Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lakeside Union Alternative Education ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Union Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lakeside Union Alternative Education's student population of 88 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeside Union Alternative Education ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Union Alternative Education is 0.70, which is more 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
#4066 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Union Alternative Education's ranking?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education is ranked #4066 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
88 students attend Lakeside Union Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lakeside Union Alternative Education students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakeside Union Alternative Education offer ?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lakeside Union Alternative Education part of?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.
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