Beechwood Elementary vs Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
872 students
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Beechwood Elementary Fullerton, California | Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr Brea, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 5,693 | #1720 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6920 of 50,301 | #22640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 872 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Fullerton | Brea |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 53.6).
- •Beechwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Beechwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Beechwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 54.6%).
- •Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 26.4).
- •Beechwood Elementary is the larger school with 872 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beechwood Elementary better than Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
On the Success Index (US), Beechwood Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 53.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beechwood Elementary and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Brea in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood Elementary: 872. Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood Elementary and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr rank in California?
Beechwood Elementary is 461st of 5,693 and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is 1720th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).