Live Oak Middle School

672 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Live Oak Middle School, located in Watson, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Livingston Parish Public School system. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the middle grades. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, offering a blend of rigorous core curriculum and extracurricular opportunities designed to help students transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Live Oak district, a community known for its strong focus on family values and school spirit. Live Oak Middle emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while participating in various sports, arts, and club programs. As part of a district that prioritizes both scholastic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of higher education and future career pathways.

672

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	38
Black	60
Asian	7
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
548 (81.5%)
Black
60 (8.9%)
Hispanic
38 (5.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.5%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Livingston Parish
Phone:	(225)664-3211
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 316

Grade 6 356