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Lakeside Union Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 39.7/100

Lakeside Union Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.7/100 — 4.1 points below 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. The district spends $13,499 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.0
25.8 – 60.7
Avg Exceeded %
14.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
40.6/100
715.3%14.5%
MiddleDeveloping
36.3/100
212.3%19.0%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Lakeside Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
40.6
avg score · 7 schools
Lakeview Elementary
Developing
47/100
DREAM Academy
Developing
45/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
36.3
avg score · 2 schools
Lakeside Middle
Developing
39/100
Tierra del Sol Middle
Developing
33/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Lakeside Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 35.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.5%, 2.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Riverview Elementary leads the district at 61 with 35.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Lakeside Union Elementary

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Lakeside Union Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
42.7%
White
44.2%
Asian
1.6%
Black
2.8%
Other
8.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
51%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Lakeside Union Elementary spends $13,499 per student in current expenditures — $1,316 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,499
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,077
Students for funding calc
2018–2020 Trend
↑ 10.2%
$12,255 → $13,499
Spending Efficiency
2.94
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 31%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$59,379–$132,498
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
196
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Lakeside Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 3.1 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.6pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 35.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around
35.6%Solid
61/100
2Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
23.0%Developing
47/100
3DREAM Academy
Lakeside Union Elementary Growth Engine
11.0%Developing
45/100
4Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
41/100
5Lindo Park Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
36/100
6Lemon Crest Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
29/100
7Lakeside Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
26/100

Middle Schools (2)

Lakeside Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.3 — 4.2 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Lakeside Middle with a Scope Score of 39 and 12.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lakeside Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
39/100
2Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
33/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lakeside Union Elementary

  • 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Union Elementary a good school district?
Lakeside Union Elementary has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.7/100, which is 4.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Lakeside Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Lakeside Union Elementary is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 35.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Lakeside Union Elementary spend per student?
Lakeside Union Elementary spends $13,499 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Lakeside Union Elementary range from $59,379–$132,498 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.