Live Oak Ridge Middle vs Palo Alto Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Ridge Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
Palo Alto Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Live Oak Ridge Middle Killeen, Texas | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1379 of 1,684 | #1508 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11552 of 15,369 | #12622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 676 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 26.3).
- •Live Oak Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Live Oak Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Live Oak Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Palo Alto Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Palo Alto Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 676.
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 Ridge Middle better than Palo Alto Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Ridge Middle ranks higher (31.8 vs 26.3 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 Ridge Middle and Palo Alto Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Ridge Middle: 676. Palo Alto Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Ridge Middle and Palo Alto Middle rank in Texas?
Live Oak Ridge Middle is 1379th of 1,684 and Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).