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5.6 avg / 10

Lakeside Union Elementary School District

School District · Lakeside, California

Students: 4,541
Teachers (FTE): 209
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

9

7 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,193

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#531 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,193

$454 vs California median

District size

4,541 students

Larger than California median

About Lakeside Union Elementary

Lakeside Union Elementary is a Lakeside, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $17,193 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Lakeside Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dream Academy, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Lakeside Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Lakeside Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.9%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 45.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeside Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Lakeside
Total Enrollment
4,541
Teachers (FTE)
209
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?

Lakeside Union Elementary has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lakeside Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Lakeside Union Elementary is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lakeside Union Elementary?

Lakeside Union Elementary spends $17,193 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeside Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeside Union Elementary is 21.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lakeside Union Elementary?

Dream Academy is the highest-rated school in Lakeside Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Lakeside Union Elementary?

Across schools in Lakeside Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lakeside Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Lakeside Union Elementary has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
35.9%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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