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Live Oak Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 38.8/100

Live Oak Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.8/100 — 4.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Shoreline Middle at 45/100, where 17.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,835 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.9
32.2 – 45.1
Avg Exceeded %
17.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 5 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.2/100
417.0%16.0%
MiddleDeveloping
45.1/100
117.8%11.2%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Live Oak Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
37.2
avg score · 4 schools
Green Acres Elementary
Developing
41/100
Live Oak Elementary
Developing
39/100
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Developing
37/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
45.1
avg score · 1 school
Shoreline Middle
Developing
45/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Live Oak Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.1.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -21.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 12.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.0%, 3.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Shoreline Middle leads the district at 45 with 17.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Live Oak Elementary

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Live Oak Elementary are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
48.2%
White
40.2%
Asian
1.7%
Black
2.0%
Other
7.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
54%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Live Oak Elementary spends $14,835 per student in current expenditures — $21 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,835
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,730
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 32.7%
$11,179 → $14,835
Spending Efficiency
2.62
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 51%Support 45%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$57,461–$103,800
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
81
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Live Oak Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.2 — 6.5 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -21.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Green Acres Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 22.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Green Acres Elementary
Live Oak Elementary Building Momentum
22.6%Developing
41/100
2Live Oak Elementary
Live Oak Elementary On the Rise
15.4%Developing
39/100
3Tierra Pacifica Charter
Live Oak Elementary Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
37/100
4Del Mar Elementary
Live Oak Elementary Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
32/100

Middle Schools (1)

Live Oak Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.1 — 4.6 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +6.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Shoreline Middle with a Scope Score of 45 and 17.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Shoreline Middle
Live Oak Elementary Growth Engine
17.8%Developing
45/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Live Oak Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Oak Elementary a good school district?
Live Oak Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8/100, which is 4.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 17.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Live Oak Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Live Oak Elementary is Shoreline Middle with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 17.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Live Oak Elementary spend per student?
Live Oak Elementary spends $14,835 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Live Oak Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Live Oak Elementary range from $57,461–$103,800 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.