Live Oak Middle vs Mission Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 7–8
458 students
Mission Valley Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
| Measure | Live Oak Middle Tulare, California | Mission Valley Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #757 of 1,334 | #2302 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12265 of 15,369 | #29831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 458 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 28.2).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 65.5%).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.0).
- •Mission Valley Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 458.
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 Mission Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Valley Elementary ranks higher (43.2 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Live Oak Middle and Mission Valley Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Middle: 458. Mission Valley Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Middle and Mission Valley Elementary rank in California?
Live Oak Middle is 757th of 1,334 and Mission Valley Elementary is 2302nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).