Serving 1,040 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Red Oak ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,040 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life School Red Oak ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Life School Red Oak's student population of 1,040 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,040 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Life School Red Oak ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Red Oak is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4122 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life School Red Oak's ranking?
Life School Red Oak is ranked #4122 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Red Oak often compared to?
Life School Red Oakis often viewed alongside schools like Wooden Elementary School, Shields Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Red Oak?
1,040 students attend Life School Red Oak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Life School Red Oak students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Red Oak?
Life School Red Oak has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Red Oak offer ?
Life School Red Oak offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Red Oak part of?
Life School Red Oak is part of Life School District.
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