Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Elementary serves the west part of Brea, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2969 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr's ranking?
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr is ranked #2969 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explris often viewed alongside schools like Arovista Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr?
434 students attend Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr?
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr offer ?
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr part of?
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr is part of Brea-Olinda Unified School District.
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