LIVE OAK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Live Oak Junior High is a public middle school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Watson, LA with about 734 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Live Oak Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Live Oak Junior High, located in Watson, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Livingston Parish Public School System. Situated along Highway 16 Spur, the school functions as a crucial transitional hub for students moving from elementary education to high school, typically catering to the middle-grade levels. It is recognized as a central part of the growing Watson community, reflecting the area's ongoing development and commitment to local public education.

Academically and culturally, the school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary school. Like many schools in the Livingston Parish district, Live Oak Junior High places an emphasis on student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit. It serves as a focal point for the families in the region, maintaining a traditional "community school" atmosphere while striving to meet modern educational standards and technological requirements.

For more information, contact Live Oak Junior High at (225) 667-4195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

35086 HWY 16 Spur
Watson, LA 70786
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LIVE OAK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Watson, LA with about 734 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
734
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 734 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIVE OAK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.5%
Black or African American
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.