Excellent
#288 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Dream Academy
Elementary School · Lakeside Union Elementary · Lakeside, CA
A Lakeside Union Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11838 Valle Vista Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dream Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 21 points since 2022, reaching 64% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dream Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Farms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Santee Success ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Cajon Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 866 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeside Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dream Academy is listed in Lakeside Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dream Academy
Dream Academy is a public elementary school in Lakeside, CA, part of Lakeside Union Elementary, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dream Academy
What grades does Dream Academy serve?
Dream Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dream Academy?
Dream Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dream Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dream Academy is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dream Academy rank in CA?
Dream Academy ranks #288 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dream Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dream Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Dream Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dream Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Dream Academy a charter school?
No, Dream Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dream Academy a Title I school?
No, Dream Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dream Academy?
42.9% of students at Dream Academy 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
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (619) 390-2600
- 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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