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Elementary Schools in Lakeside, California

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 42.8/100

Lakeside, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.8/100 — 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Riverview Elementary at 61/100, where 35.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lakeside schools average 15.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.8% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.9
28.8 – 60.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Lakeside schools compare

Lakeside's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8 — 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.8 to 60.7, a 31.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 35.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lakeside averages 16.8%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Lakeside

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Lakeside ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around
35.6%Solid
61/100
2El Capitan High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
11.7%Solid
54/100
3Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
23.0%Developing
47/100
4DREAM Academy
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
11.0%Developing
45/100
5Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
41/100
6Lakeside Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
39/100
7Lindo Park Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
36/100
8Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
33/100
9Lemon Crest Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
29/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Lakeside

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Learning Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-3 · 34 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lakeside

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lakeside good?
Lakeside's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8/100, which is 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Lakeside?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lakeside is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 35.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Lakeside schools compare to the state average?
Lakeside elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.9 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.8 to 60.7, a 31.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Lakeside?
Lakeside has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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