Excellent
#1191 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Barona Indian Charter
Elementary School · Barona Indian Charter District · Lakeside, CA
A charter elementary school in Lakeside, CA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1095 Barona Rd., Lakeside, CA 92040
- Math 23% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barona Indian Charter score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,585
Median home value
$648,800
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barona Indian Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Barona Indian Charter is listed in Barona Indian Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barona Indian Charter
Barona Indian Charter is a public elementary school in Lakeside, CA, part of Barona Indian Charter District, serving approximately 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,191 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barona Indian Charter
What grades does Barona Indian Charter serve?
Barona Indian Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Barona Indian Charter?
Barona Indian Charter has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barona Indian Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Barona Indian Charter is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barona Indian Charter rank in CA?
Barona Indian Charter ranks #1,191 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Barona Indian Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Barona Indian Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barona Indian Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barona Indian Charter has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Barona Indian Charter a charter school?
Yes, Barona Indian Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Barona Indian Charter a Title I school?
No, Barona Indian Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barona Indian Charter?
42.0% of students at Barona Indian Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (619) 443-0948
- Area population (ZIP 92040)
- 45,978
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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