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Schools in 95953 — Live Oak, California

95953 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.5 to 52.2, a 29.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.6
22.5 – 52.2
Avg Exceeded %
15.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95953 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Live Oak High with a Scope Score of 52 and 11.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95953 averages 18.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95953 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95953
95953Live Oak6Developing
42.3/100
—
95955Maxwell3Developing
38.4/100
-3.9
95949Grass Valley6Solid
52.4/100
+10.1
95948Gridley5Developing
42.5/100
+0.2
95959Nevada City4Developing
33.1/100
-9.2
95945Grass Valley9Developing
44.2/100
+1.9

School archetypes in 95953

2 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95953 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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

All schools in 95953

#SchoolExceededScore
1Live Oak High
Live Oak Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Solid
52/100
2Encinal Elementary
Live Oak Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Solid
52/100
3Luther Elementary
Live Oak Unified On the Rise
25.1%Developing
50/100
4Live Oak Middle
Live Oak Unified Building Momentum
14.9%Developing
41/100
5Nuestro Elementary
Nuestro Elementary On the Rise
13.2%Developing
37/100
6Valley Oak Continuation High
Live Oak Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100

Schools in 95953 on the map

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 95953

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Live Oak good?
Live Oak's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3/100, which is 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Live Oak?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Live Oak is Live Oak High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 11.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Live Oak schools compare to the state average?
Live Oak elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.5 to 52.2, a 29.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Live Oak?
Live Oak has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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