Summary:
The Lakeside Union Elementary district includes seven elementary schools serving grades K-5 (with some variations), ranging from small to medium-sized campuses, providing a snapshot of varied educational outcomes within the same administrative area.
When comparing schools, Riverview Elementary stands out as the top performer, leading in English, math, and science test scores while having the district's best attendance and lowest per-student spending. Lakeview Elementary also shows strong, consistent results with excellent attendance. In contrast, Lemon Crest Elementary faces significant challenges, with the lowest test scores and highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district, while Lindo Park Elementary also struggles with attendance and academics.
An overview of the district shows that, on average, schools perform near state levels in English and science but below in math, with a clear connection between better attendance and higher academic achievement. Spending per student varies widely without a clear link to performance, and fifth-grade math emerges as a common area for improvement. Parents should note that Winter Gardens Elementary only serves early grades and lacks test score data, and DREAM Academy, a K-8 school, has shown considerable fluctuation in its statewide ranking year-to-year.
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