Schools in 92040 — Lakeside, California: 92040 schools average near the state. The 60.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
92040 has 11 ranked schools in Lakeside, averaging a Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.9 to 80.8, a 60.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92040 schools perform
The top-ranked school is River Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 81 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92040 averages 16.1%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92040 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92040 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92040 | Lakeside | 11 | Developing 45.1/100 | — |
| 92037 | La Jolla | 5 | Strong 76.2/100 | +31.1 |
| 92036 | Julian | 5 | Developing 44.6/100 | -0.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92040
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92040 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
All schools in 92040
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Valley Charter Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 48.6% | Strong 81/100 |
| 2 | Riverview Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 35.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | DREAM Academy Lakeside Union Elementary Growth Engine | 11.0% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | El Capitan High Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | Lakeside Farms Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Lakeside Middle Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Lakeview Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First | 23.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | Lindo Park Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 9 | Tierra del Sol Middle Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 12.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 10 | Lemon Crest Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.4% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 11 | Barona Charter Lakeside Union Elementary Culture First | 3.3% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 92040 on the map
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.
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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology