Summary:
This analysis covers eight schools serving grades K-12 in the Live Oak, CA area (zip code 95953), revealing a mix of traditional and alternative education options with varied performance across three main districts: Live Oak Unified, Sutter Peak Charter Academy District, and Nuestro Elementary.
Standout schools include Sutter Peak Charter Academy, which excels with a 100% graduation rate, zero chronic absenteeism, and strong science scores, and Luther Elementary, which shows consistent improvement and high math proficiency. In contrast, Live Oak Alternative faces significant challenges with very low test scores. Smaller schools like Encinal Elementary also perform well with high ELA proficiency and low absenteeism.
Key takeaways for parents are that mathematics is an area for general improvement, especially at the high school level, and chronic absenteeism is strongly linked to lower performance. The data shows that higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, as top-performing Sutter Peak operates with the lowest spending. While Live Oak High serves as the main comprehensive high school, families have diverse options, including the high-performing charter and smaller elementary schools, within the Live Oak Unified district.
Thank you for your feedback!