Laurel Tree Charter District School District
School District · Arcata, California
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
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Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$15,785
$1,862 vs California median
District size
173 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Laurel Tree Charter District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Laurel Tree Charter District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Tree Charter | 7.5 / 10 |
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About Laurel Tree Charter District
Laurel Tree Charter District is a Arcata, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $15,785 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Laurel Tree Charter District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Laurel Tree Charter, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Laurel Tree Charter District students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
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Schools in Laurel Tree Charter District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurel Tree Charter District with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Arcata
- Total Enrollment
- 173
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurel Tree Charter District?
Laurel Tree Charter District has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurel Tree Charter District?
The average composite rating for Laurel Tree Charter District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Laurel Tree Charter District?
Laurel Tree Charter District spends $15,785 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurel Tree Charter District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurel Tree Charter District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurel Tree Charter District?
Laurel Tree Charter is the highest-rated school in Laurel Tree Charter District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Laurel Tree Charter District?
Across schools in Laurel Tree Charter District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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