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11838 Valle Vista Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040-1046
Summary
DREAM Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 46.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 689/1,734 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 372/1,735 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 138 |
| Low-Income Students | 60 (43.5%) |
| English Learners | 5 (3.6%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.1 points from last year and fell 9.8 points over the full period. Math rose 15.7 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 8, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math -2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.3% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 11.7 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.0% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2024–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does DREAM Academy compare within the district?
DREAM Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Lakeside Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does DREAM Academy rank in California?
DREAM Academy ranks No. 689 of 1,734 in reading and No. 372 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at DREAM Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 33.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does DREAM Academy compare with other schools in Lakeside?
DREAM Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Lakeside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LakesideHow does DREAM Academy compare with other schools in San Diego County?
DREAM Academy is No. 36 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| DREAM AcademyThis school | 46.4% | 47.6% |
| Barona Charter | 32.1% | 45.6% |
