Serving 1,478 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Life School Oak Cliff ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life School Oak Cliff ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Life School Oak Cliff's student population of 1,478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
Life School Oak Cliff ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Oak Cliff is 0.52, which is less 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
#7327 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Oak Cliff's ranking?
Life School Oak Cliff is ranked #7327 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Oak Cliff often compared to?
Life School Oak Cliffis often viewed alongside schools like Life School Lancaster, Life School Cedar Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life School Oak Cliff?
The graduation rate of Life School Oak Cliff is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Life School Oak Cliff?
1,478 students attend Life School Oak Cliff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Life School Oak Cliff students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Oak Cliff?
Life School Oak Cliff has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Oak Cliff offer ?
Life School Oak Cliff offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Life School Oak Cliff part of?
Life School Oak Cliff is part of Life School District.
In what neighborhood is Life School Oak Cliff located?
Life School Oak Cliff is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Red Oak, TX.
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