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#4459 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Elementary School · Brea-olinda Unified · Brea, CA
A Brea-olinda Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 South Flower Ave., Brea, CA 92821
- Math 45% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,082/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brea), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,660
Median home value
$851,800
Median rent
$2,254/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Minds MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Brea Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| St Angela Merici Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| St. Angela Merici ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brea-olinda Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,906NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is listed in Brea-Olinda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is a public elementary school in Brea, CA, part of Brea-olinda Unified, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,459 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
What grades does Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr serve?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr rank in CA?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr ranks #4,459 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr a charter school?
No, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr a Title I school?
No, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
34.7% of students at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (714) 529-2520
- Area population (ZIP 92821)
- 42,196
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92821; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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