Falcon Academy of Science and Technology vs Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
544 students
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Brea, California | Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr Brea, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 5,693 | #1720 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10246 of 50,301 | #22640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 544 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Brea | Brea |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falcon Academy of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 53.6).
- •Falcon Academy of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Falcon Academy of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Falcon Academy of Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 54.6%).
- •Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 25.9).
- •Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is the larger school with 544 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 Falcon Academy of Science and Technology better than Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
On the Success Index (US), Falcon Academy of Science and Technology ranks higher (71.5 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 Falcon Academy of Science and Technology and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brea and Brea in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology: 544. Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon Academy of Science and Technology and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr rank in California?
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is 733rd 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).