Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Life School Mountain Creek 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Life School Mountain Creek's student population of 354 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Life School Mountain Creek 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 Mountain Creek is 0.32, 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
#6666 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life School Mountain Creek's ranking?
Life School Mountain Creek is ranked #6666 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Mountain Creek?
354 students attend Life School Mountain Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Life School Mountain Creek students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life School Mountain Creek?
Life School Mountain Creek has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Mountain Creek offer ?
Life School Mountain Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Life School Mountain Creek part of?
Life School Mountain Creek is part of Life School District.
In what neighborhood is Life School Mountain Creek located?
Life School Mountain Creek is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Red Oak, TX.
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