About This School
Laurelwood Elementary School is located in Santa Clara, CA and is one of 18 elementary schools in Santa Clara Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 608 students in grades K-5.
Laurelwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Laurelwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Laurelwood Elementary School had an API growth score of 926 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Laurelwood Elementary School's 2011 base score was 921 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Laurelwood Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Laurelwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Laurelwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Laurelwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Laurelwood Elementary School had an API growth score of 926 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Laurelwood Elementary School's 2011 base score was 921 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Laurelwood Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Laurelwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Santa Clara Unified District Spending
$9,564Per Pupil
The Santa Clara Unified spends $9,564 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Santa Clara Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Academy 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Stratford School- Santa Clara Pomeroy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Monticello Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Delphi Academy San Francisco Bay 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Pomeroy Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Santa Clara Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Laurelwood Elementary School955 Teal Dr
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 554-1390
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 608
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Laurelwood Elementary School had 12% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
47%
White
33%
Hispanic
12%
Two or More Races
7%
Black
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Laurelwood Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Laurelwood Elementary School
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Keri S.: This school has more than excellent teachers, it has a wonderful community of parents supporting it as well. My son loves to go to school and has nothing but great things to say about his daily experiences. While the classes are a bit large, the staff has handled it very well and many parents have stepped up to volunteer.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2011
Laurelwood Elementary School
4
bob: Teachers and parents make a school; without them there is nothing but chairs and books. Laurelwood Elementary has a crew of devoted teachers and administrators, and a core of parents who always seem to "be there" chipping in. My children tally up about 20 years of attendance here.
Submitted by a on May 27, 2008
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