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Laurel Mountain Elementary School in Austin, Texas

Laurel Mountain Elementary School Detail

(512) 464-4300
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
Levels: PK-5
District: Round Rock Independent School District


Laurel Mountain Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:48.5% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:1.7% (2008)
Hispanic:5.3% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:0.3% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:44.1% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:15.7% (2008)

Laurel Mountain Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating5
Average Parents Rating5
Average Safety Rating5

Laurel Mountain Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2003-06-17
“Supplemental (advanced) learning programs available even at Kindergarten level.”
This review was posted by a .
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-28
“My son is entering his first year at LMES. Kindergarten thus far has been amazing! This school has so many enrichment activities that it is hard to start describing them all. The staff are very nurturing and approachable, we couldn't have asked for any more. The level of communication from the classroom to home is out of this world. We are so lucky to be at this school!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2009-05-10
“My son is in first grade at LME and now at the end of two years there I am done with this school. There are two reasons why this school perform so well on TAKS testing 1) the kids are smart and 2) the test is ridiculously easy. LME is a wasted opportunity. It is bristling with intelligent children and motivated parents and yet it teaches to the lowest common denominator instead of rising to the challenge of stimulating intelligent children. The teachers don't have to teach - the children are well prepared by their home environment before they enter the school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-03-24
“LME is incredible! Teachers, staff, students and parents make this school amazing. This school offers a unique enrichment program weekly for the kids as well as preparing them academically. If you have a child that needs extra assistance academically, they do a superb job accomodating the student and individualizing the program. We have 2 kids in this school, and I cannot say enough good things about it.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-02-03
“This is our first year and we love LME. Yes, there is a lot of fundraising, but that is the nature of elementary schools anymore. Definitely a great school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2007-09-03
“Overall, this is a good school that used to be great. Most of the really good teachers have either retired or changed schools. Every year, I find yet another reason to hold off on volunteering at the school. One year, I asked why we couldn't use the funds from over $27,000 raised at our school Carnival for the purchase of paper and ink, items that the school was asking for in weekly newsletters.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-01-26
“This is our first year at LM and so far we are extremely pleased with the curriculums and all the staff members. The principal and the teachers are excellent.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-01-08
“This school is very academically challenging for the average student. Expectations are high, homework is substantial. A high level of parental involvement & volunteering is expected by the staff, PTA and the other parents. Fundraising is a very big deal, with the average yearly PTA fund drives raising $30,000 - $40,000. There is also a new 'enrichment model program' that is funded by parents at a yearly cost of approx. $70,000, over your tax dollar bill. There is also the almost weekly requests for money for other small items. This is very much like a private school in that regard. It is a good school, the teaching staff is getting better, the newer principal is great.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-05-08
“This school has always had an exemplerary rating however the school is getting away from teaching the basics. Our child's classes have gone away from the traditional weekly spelling tests whereby in the past there was a lesson and test over the words that had something in common. For example that i comes before e except after c or words ending in 'tion' or 'sion'. This has been lost and experimental methods are being used instead. I would recommend anyone wanting to know more about the curriculum at this school to talk with the teachers and parents.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-07
“Our School is great for every type of children. Teachers are very well prepare and the Principal is a role model to follow, she know every kid in the school, she goes by grades making sure everything is fine, and she accept all kids of comments. It is an ESOL school so the different cultures that we have also provide a great asset for all the kids that can learn about different parts of the world. The school as at least 5 Enrichment programs where kids can explore their different abilities. My two sons just love this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-01-25
“We have enjoyed laurel mountain very much. It's very culturally diverse and the teachers and administrators care a great deal about the students.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-05-22
“LM is a fantastic school. The teachers are wonderful, the parents are VERY involved and you couldn't ask for more academically.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-04-29
“We have three children at Laurel Mountain and believe it is an excellent school. The teachers are very supportive and the parents volunteer many hours to help make the school as good as it is. The students are very prepared to learn when they arrive, so it's a high performing school. That can be a little intimidating for some kids, but the teachers and staff work hard to help children who need extra support. I'd recommend this school very highly.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-04-28
“Very good program. Friendly staff and have a lot of extracurricular programs such as spanish, math pentathelon clubs, and chess clubs.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-04-19
“great school, excellent teachers and programs. Perfect upper middle class school. Only negative i have heard about is that it is the perfect model for the perfect student - doesn't deal well with learning disabilities.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-03-29
“Fern Bluff is great school, lots of parent involvements, good kids and teachers.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-03-24
“The staff is outstanding. I have never seen a more dedicated group of people. Except for maybe the PTA! Lots of great programs and enrichment opportunities.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-02-27
“I am impressed with the overall facilities of the school. In order to bring morning traffic situation to sanity, I suggest that school open up back entrance for Parents coming from D-K Ranch road for drop off.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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