Executive Summary 
 
API School Results (As of: 2008-09)
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.
API Base Score843
Similar Schools Rank8
Statewide Rank8
API Growth Score822

Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group (As of: 2008-09)
 Percentage
African American6.8%
American Indian0.5%
Asian27.6%
Caucasian17.1%
Filipino5.5%
Hispanic or Latino40.8%
Pacific Islander1.8%
Multiple or No Response-

Teacher Credential Status (As of: 2008-09)
The district recruits and employs only the most qualified credentialed teachers.
 School
Fully Credentialed21
Without Full Credentials-

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) (As of: 2008-09)
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law which mandates that all students in all grade levels meet the state academic achievement standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts by 2014. Schools must demonstrate “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) toward achieving that goal.
 Met AYP Criteria
Made AYP OverallNo
Participation Rate - English - Language ArtsYes
Participation Rate - MathematicsYes
Percent Proficient - English - Language ArtsNo
Percent Proficient - MathematicsYes

 
California Standards Test (CST) (As of: 2008-09)
The California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards.
English/Language Arts
62%
62%
Mathematics
68%
68%
Science
52%
52%
History/Social Science
-
-

Students in Healthy Fitness Zone (As of: 2008-09)
In the spring of each year, schools are required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to all students in grades five, seven, and nine. The physical fitness test is a standardized evaluation that tracks the development of high-quality fitness programs and assists students in establishing physical activity as part of their daily lives.
Grade LevelFour of Six StandardsFive of Six StandardsSix of Six Standards
530.8%13.5%15.4%

Average Class Size (As of: 2008-09)
Laurelwood Elementary maintains a school wide average class size of 22 students.
GradeAverage Class Size By Grade Level
K19
120
219
319
429
526
628
K-320

Contact Information (As of: 2009-10)
Linda Mora, Principal
Parents who wish to participate in the schools leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or become a volunteer may contact the school’s office for further information.

http://www.axiomadvisors.net/LiveSARC/Presentation/MainPortal.aspx?CDS=43694356071534&LanguageID=1&Preview=False
For a full copy of the SARC, please visit the school office, or visit the website above.