Live Oak Junior High School

35086 Hwy 16 Spur
Watson, LA 70786
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 727 students in grades 7-8, Live Oak Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Live Oak Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Live Oak Junior High School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Live Oak Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#241 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Live Oak Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Live Oak Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Live Oak Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Live Oak Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
10%
41%
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White
80%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Live Oak Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Live Oak Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Live Oak Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Oak Junior High School's ranking?
Live Oak Junior High School is ranked #241 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Live Oak Junior High School?
727 students attend Live Oak Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Live Oak Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak Junior High School?
Live Oak Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Live Oak Junior High School offer ?
Live Oak Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Live Oak Junior High School part of?
Live Oak Junior High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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