Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lakeside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeside's student population of 672 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside's ranking?
Lakeside is ranked #2648 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lakeside often compared to?
Lakesideis often viewed alongside schools like Leo B. Hart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside?
672 students attend Lakeside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lakeside students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside?
Lakeside has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakeside offer ?
Lakeside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lakeside part of?
Lakeside is part of Lakeside Union School District.
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