The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in Science. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Laurel Hills Elem.
Laurel Hills Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the Raytown C-2 School District, located in a predominantly residential suburb of Kansas City. The school sits in a community that has seen a slight population decline in recent years, with a housing stock that is more affordable than many parts of the greater metro area. The district is the largest employer in Raytown, underscoring the centrality of the school system to the local economy and identity. The most notable recent civic investment in the area is the completion of the Rock Island Trail, a recreational path that runs through the city.
The student body is diverse. The school's enrollment draws from families across a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This economic profile places the school in a context where many families are working with limited household resources. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available for this profile.
On state assessments, Laurel Hills shows results that sit below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Jackson County. In third grade math, roughly one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In fourth grade math, the rate was lower. Fifth grade math results were suppressed for this reporting year, so a clear picture for that grade is not available. In English language arts, third graders had a proficiency rate around one in four, and fourth graders were at a similar level. Fifth grade ELA results were also suppressed. In fifth grade science, about one in three students reached proficiency. These figures indicate a school where the majority of students are not yet meeting state benchmarks in tested subjects, a pattern that a parent may want to investigate further by speaking directly with the school about academic supports and intervention strategies.
The school's program offerings were not detailed in the available data. There was no information about course access, staffing ratios, or enrichment activities such as art, music, or physical education. The absence of this information may simply mean the school offers the standard elementary curriculum without extensive supplementary programs, but a parent looking for particular offerings should verify with the school directly.
Discipline data, chronic absenteeism rates, and staffing information were all absent from this profile, making it difficult to assess the school's learning environment from those angles. The Raytown C-2 district did not have a record of recent major changes or initiatives that surfaced in the search.
Laurel Hills is a neighborhood elementary school serving a diverse, economically mixed community in a stable suburban setting. The school's assessment results suggest that academic performance is an area of focus, with proficiency rates that are lower than many comparable schools in the county. Families considering this school will want to learn about the specific academic interventions available, the strength of the teaching staff, and how the school supports students who are behind grade level. For a family that values the convenience of a local elementary school and is willing to engage actively with the school to support their child's learning, Laurel Hills may be a workable fit, but the academic numbers are a clear signal that a parent should ask pointed questions about instruction and support before enrolling.
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