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Lakeside Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,625 students in Lakeside Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lakeside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,625 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Lakeside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #848 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#822 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
49 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
115 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,744 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
56%
# Black Students
115 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,269 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
49%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
310 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
751
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
457
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
511
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
482
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
473
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
539
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
452
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
468
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,459
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,021
$18,396
Best Lakeside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Grades: 2-5
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9205 Lakeview Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2652
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2652
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Farms Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11915 Lakeside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2646
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2646
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #66.
Tierra Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #77.
Lemon Crest Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12463 Lemon Crest Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2527
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2527
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Lindo Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12824 Lakeshore Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2656
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2656
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
11838 Valle Vista Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Grades: K
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
8501 Pueblo Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2687
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2687
Grades: K-1
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
Lakeside Union Elementary School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,625 students.
What is the rank of Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
Lakeside Union Elementary School District is ranked #848 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
49% of Lakeside Union Elementary School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
Lakeside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lakeside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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