Live Oak Middle vs Sycamore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Middle
Live Oak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Sycamore Middle
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Live Oak Middle Live Oak, California | Sycamore Middle Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,334 | #640 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10926 of 15,369 | #11067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Live Oak | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.7 vs 34.1).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 82.6%).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.2).
- •Sycamore Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 413.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Live Oak Middle better than Sycamore Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Live Oak Middle and Sycamore Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Live Oak and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Middle: 413. Sycamore Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Middle and Sycamore Middle rank in California?
Live Oak Middle is 632nd of 1,334 and Sycamore Middle is 640th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).