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Lakeside Union Elementary: Lakeside Union Elementary high schools lead at 80.8. A 60.9-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 42.8/100

Lakeside Union Elementary has 11 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.8/100 — 2.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is River Valley Charter at 81/100, where 48.6% 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 15.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.9
19.9 – 80.8
Avg Exceeded %
16.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 11 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
39.0/100
813.8%14.4%
MiddleDeveloping
39.2/100
212.3%18.9%
HighStrong
80.8/100
148.6%12.6%

Lakeside Union Elementary's high schools average 80.8/100 — 37.0 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
39.0
avg score · 8 schools
DREAM Academy
Solid
51/100
+5 more elementary schools
Middle
39.2
avg score · 2 schools
Lakeside Middle
Developing
42/100
Tierra del Sol Middle
Developing
36/100
High
80.8
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Lakeside Union Elementary has 11 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 42.8/100 — 2.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Lakeside Union Elementary's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 80.8.

District-wide elementary growth averages -0.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.

Score range of 60.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, 2.8pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.

River Valley Charter leads the district at 81 with 48.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Lakeside Union Elementary

2 Strong All-Around2 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
41.7%
White
45.0%
Asian
1.6%
Black
3.1%
Other
8.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
46%
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
3.17
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Lakeside Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (8)

Lakeside Union Elementary has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 5.8 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.6pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 35.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around
35.6%Solid
62/100
2DREAM Academy
Lakeside Union Elementary Growth Engine
11.0%Solid
51/100
3Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
42/100
4Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
23.0%Developing
42/100
5Lindo Park Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
41/100
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
25/100
8Barona Charter
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
3.3%Needs Support
20/100

Middle Schools (2)

Lakeside Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.2 — 3.5 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Lakeside Middle with a Scope Score of 42 and 12.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lakeside Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
42/100
2Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
36/100

High Schools (1)

Lakeside Union Elementary has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.8 — 37.0 points above the state average of 43.7. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is River Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 81 and 48.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1River Valley Charter
Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around
48.6%Strong
81/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 11 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Union Elementary a good school district?
Lakeside Union Elementary has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.8/100, which is 2.0 points below the state average. 16.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 River Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 48.6% 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.