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Lakeside Union Elementary.Many schools. Many different stories.

Compare elementary, middle, and high schools across Lakeside Union Elementary—and look beyond a single district average.

River Valley CharterRiverview ElementaryLakeside MiddleLakeview ElementaryLakeside Farms ElementaryLindo Park ElementaryDREAM AcademyTierra del Sol MiddleLemon Crest ElementaryBarona CharterLakeside Union ElementaryN ↑
10 schools mapped · Location contextOpen map →
Census district boundary
The K–12 path at a glance
Elementary7 schools
avg 33.6/1003 Developing, 2 Needs Support, +2 more
Middle2 schools
avg 33.6/1001 Solid, 1 Developing
High1 school
avg 71.4/1001 Strong

Each level is scored on its own scale — elementary, middle, and high are never ranked against each other.

Stage 1 of 3

The elementary years

One school defines the top: Riverview Elementary sits 21 points clear of the field — the other 6 elementary schools are a different conversation.

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Strong Solid Developing Needs Support district avg state avg

38 points separate the strongest and weakest of these 7 elementary schools — the average hides more than it tells.

The strength

Riverview Elementary (58/100) holds the Strong band — 35.6% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 15.0%.

The catch

2 of 7 elementary schools sit in the Needs Support band — which campus you're zoned for carries real weight here.

85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
Lakeview Elementary
Culture First
51st percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100
50th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100

All 7 elementary schools, ranked, in the appendix →

Stage 2 of 3

The middle years

The middle schools sit at the state line (33.6 vs 38.6) — the 7-point school-to-school spread is where the choice lives.

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All 2 middle schools land within 7 points — the average is a fair summary here.

The strength

Lakeside Middle is the strongest option at 37/100 — 12.6% of its students exceed the state standard.

The catch

The suspension rate averages 5.4% against 3.6% statewide — worth a direct question on a visit.

Lakeside Middle
Building Momentum
52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
Tierra del Sol Middle
Building Momentum
35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100

Middle school detail in the appendix →

Stage 3 of 3

The high school years

One high school: River Valley Charter at 71/100 — the whole story at this level is one campus.

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One dot, one school — there is no spread to read at this level.

The strength

River Valley Charter (71/100) holds the Strong band — 48.6% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 48.6%. 1 school classifies as Strong All-Around — no weak dimension we measure.

The catch

One campus is the whole sample — a single year's cohort moves every number in this chapter.

River Valley Charter
Strong All-Around · Charter
89th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100

High school detail in the appendix →

What it means for your family

If you're choosing a neighborhood

Compare schools at your child’s level before deciding on an address. The strongest attendance-zone candidate is Riverview Elementary at 58/100 — confirm the exact boundary with the district before the house.

If you already live here

2 of the 10 ranked schools are charters — enrollment paths that don't depend on your address. If your zoned school sits low in the appendix below, those lotteries and applications are the levers worth the paperwork.

If your kid is enrolled now

A band is a position, not a prophecy — 2 campuses here rank as On the Rise, their returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide. Ask your school two questions: what happens for a kid who arrives behind, and what the classroom looks like for one who arrives ahead.

The strongest-scoring run through the district:

Riverview Elementary 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100Lakeside Middle 52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100River Valley Charter 89th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100

Top scorers at each level — not necessarily one zoned sequence. Confirm feeder patterns and enrollment zones with the district, and visit before you decide.

What this page can't see: whether a campus feels safe and glad at 8 a.m. If a path above looks workable, the next step is a visit.

Lakeside Union Elementary has 10 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2024–25 CAASPP reporting · SchoolScope analysis. Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades. Sources and methodology →

One district, three stages

The average changes with the journey.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

7 comparable schools · average 33.6/100 · range 19.3–57.7

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 33.6/100 · range 30.0–37.2

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

1 comparable schools · average 71.4/100 · range 71.4–71.4

Explore Lakeside Union Elementary by place.

Districts nearby

DistrictAverage scoreRanked schoolsTop schoolDistance
Lakeside Union Elementarythis district37.3 / 10010River Valley Charter—
Santee44.6 / 1009Hill Creek Elementary4.1 mi
Grossmont Union High51.3 / 10014Grossmont Middle College High6.0 mi
San Diego County Office of Education39.6 / 1002Literacy First Charter6.8 mi
San Diego Unified49.0 / 10014Henry High9.6 mi
Poway Unified55.2 / 10011Poway High10.5 mi

Averages blend every school level in a district and carry no score band. Compare a level at a time in the spreads above, then open the schools. Distances run between school-location centers.

Cities served

City pages include schools from other districts too. Check the district named on each school profile.

Patterns across the district

What kinds of schools are here?

Patterns worth exploring.

Choose a pattern to find matching schools in the lists below. Open a profile to see the underlying measures and questions to ask on a visit.

How patterns are defined →

Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in Lakeside Union Elementary

Browse by level, then compare the evidence behind each profile.

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Elementary schools in Lakeside Union Elementary · 7 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Riverview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
35.6%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
23.0%51st percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary On the Rise
14.7%50th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100
Lindo Park Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary On the Rise
9.8%41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
DREAM Academy
Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First
11.0%39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
Lemon Crest Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.4%15th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100

Middle schools in Lakeside Union Elementary · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.0%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100

High schools in Lakeside Union Elementary · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
River Valley Charter
Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around
48.6%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Compare selected schools

Select two to four schools at the same level. Rankings and score bands compare each school with its own enrollment group.

District finance · FY 2024–25

Where the district's dollars go.

Lakeside Union Elementary spent $17,252 per student in FY 2024–25 — $3,239 less than the median California district ($20,491), about 16% lower. About 67 cents of every dollar goes to classroom instruction.

Current expense per student

Current expense of education per unit of average daily attendance, from the district's annual SACS filing to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus. Spending is context, not a measure of school quality.

Share by function

  • Instruction67%
  • Instruction support9%
  • Student services8%
  • Administration8%
  • Buildings & maintenance7%

Shares of the same current-expense total, by SACS function. Names are simplified from the filing's own categories.

The system behind the schools

The people behind the classrooms — district-grain context that never enters a school's score.

People
Teacher salary range$59,379–$132,498
Teaching staff196 · FTE
District enrollment5,077 · students
Who attends
Hispanic 36.5% · White 49.6% · Black 2.9% · Asian 1.5% · Other 9.5%
Free/reduced lunch41% · economic need indicator

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule 2024–25 · CDE enrollment (district averages)

See how the school years fit together.

Explore the next stage, then verify the schools available for your address.

These are browsing links, not a feeder path. Assignments vary by residence, program, permits, and available space.

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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.

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schoolsMethodology · Download this data (CSV)

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in Lakeside Union Elementary?
This SchoolScope directory lists 10 public schools in Lakeside Union Elementary with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Riverview Elementary (58/100). Middle: Lakeside Middle (37/100). High: River Valley Charter (71/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Does living in Lakeside Union Elementary guarantee a particular school?
A district outline does not establish assignment to an individual school. Attendance boundaries, programs, permits, and available space can affect enrollment. Confirm the requirements directly with the district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.