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Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 553 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted January 22, 2005

great arts, drama programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2005

Lakeshore is a great school for parents wanting the feel of a private school without the private school fees. Parents are highly involved in school and classroom activities and do a great job planning special and unique events. There does appear to be some prejudice and bias of African American students and families, but I believe this is true for the SFUSD as a whole. The principal is caring and tough when needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2004

We have two kids at Lakeshore and we have been really happy with the school. The teachers we have had have been great and there are a lot of involved parents. There are also great arts and accademic programs offered -- chorus, dance, theatre, visual arts, poetry, as well as afterschool chess and spanish.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2004

Lakeshore is a great school and a great community. We are very glad our kids go there. The teachers are very professional and really like what they do. There is a strong and active parent group (PTA and others), that provides the resources for a great 'consultants' program--dance, drama, poetry, gardening, architecture, etc. The reading program is also very strong. We are very pleased with the friendships our kids have made through the school. Generally it is a safe, nuturing and friendly environment for the kids, even though it is big for an elementary school. Lakeshore is a very diverse place, which we see as another big plus. Main negative is that it really requires parent participation to make the place really work. But then, we can't think of a better way to invest our energy and resources than in our kids' development.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2004

Lakeshore has an outstanding group of committed teachers and parents who work together to create and maintain a positive learning environment. A sense of community is emphasized for all children who come from many districts in the city. An outstanding library and special programs including poetry and motor perception help maximize each child's learning potential. Enrichment programs are available to each class, including dance, science, drama, and studio arts. Lakeshore parents contribute time and effort to raise funds (PTA) to provide students with these extras. A wonderful group of teachers put in many extra hours to provide their students with a strong, balanced curriculum. Special events include family math and literacy nights, a multi-cultural potluck, and the science fair among others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2004

Lakeshore is in transition from 25+ years of a top principal & teachers to a new generation of leadership. But overall it's still an excellent school. Good prep for Middle School Honors programs, good teachers, art & poetry, outstanding parent community and involvement. Negative: a few undisciplned students make the top yard tougher than it should be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2004

I have two children here. It is one of the best schools in the city. It's diverse, academically challenging, incredibly great teachers, as well as many wonderful consultants in science, art, architecture, poetry, drama and dance. We have a highly active PTA, who fund the consultants and have other programs, like Math night, the Science Fair, Halloween fun, Multi-cultural night, and others. Parents have started a wonderful gardening program as well. I can't rate this school highly enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2003

Wonderful elementary school! I highly recommend this school to any future parent researching SF schools. Lots of parent involvement - everyone seems to know each other; real friendly & supportive staff. Principal Lee is warm, kind & truly cares. I like how they separate the kindergarten yard from the older children. Lots of nature trips to Lake Merced. Field trips are great, artistic & creative! Academically the children are truly challenged. However, the school needs more adults on the yard during recess & breaks.
—Submitted by a parent


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API score

773

Change from
2011 to 2012

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API Statewide Rank
(2010)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2010)

1 / 10


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773

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API Statewide Rank
(2010)

6 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2010)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
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API Similar Schools Rank (2010)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Females57%
Males50%
African American20%
Asian69%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner61%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Parent education - declined to state20%

Math

All Students56%
Females51%
Males59%
African American20%
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students35%
Females39%
Males31%
African American14%
Asian33%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)22%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state25%

Math

All Students56%
Females54%
Males59%
African American23%
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students68%
Females67%
Males69%
African American50%
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%

Math

All Students60%
Females58%
Males62%
African American27%
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students63%
Females67%
Males56%
African American31%
Asian68%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability64%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state46%

Math

All Students67%
Females67%
Males68%
African American25%
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)70%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state46%

Science

All Students65%
Females69%
Males58%
African American25%
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 46% 11%
Black 15% 7%
White 14% 27%
Hispanic 12% 51%
Two or more races 11% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 152%N/A54%
English language learners 229%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Cantonese 63% 2%
All other non-English languages 12% 1%
Spanish 8% 85%
Arabic 5% 1%
Korean 4% 1%
Vietnamese 4% 2%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 1% 1%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Russian 1% 0%
Turkish 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 22N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 15N/A11
Average years teaching 16N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:30am
School end time
  • 3:35pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Lindsey Noel Keener
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (415) 753-8312

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Standards-based
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Easy street parking. Muni: 23, 29
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Instrumental music lessons

Lakeshore Elementary School Everyday Magic Afterschool Program (after school program)

Operated by
  • Everyday Magic
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Is financial aid available?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 681-9168

Lakeshore Elementary School ExCEL Afterschool Program (after school program)

Operated by
  • Bay Area Community Resources
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 759-2825

Summer program 1

About the program
  • Each program has an academic, enrichment and physical activity component. The programs are based on a youth development model and include project based learning activities. The summer programs are operated by community based organizations that are contracted by SFUSD to provide the services based on grants to the school from California Department of Education. Each organization has a site specific enrollment process. Priority enrollment goes to the students from the school site. Students from other SFUSD schools are eligible to apply though in many of the elementary schools there is more demand than available slots. Funding changes year to year and program offerings change.
Types of activities
  • Academic
  • Arts
  • Athletic
Operated by
  • Bay Area Community Resources
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Phone number
  • (415) 753-2371

Everyday Magic (summer program)

About the program
  • Run by many of the instructors from the great Everyday Magic afterschool program at Lakeshore Elementary School, the Everyday Magic summer program includes week-long programs focusing on cooking, arts, fabric design, storytelling/writing, science, gardening, and construction. Counselors-in-Training (CIT) participants attend for half the price! 2012 Week-long Summer Sessions: Dates: June 4-June 29, July 9-July 20, and August 13-August 17. Ages: 5 to 13Days/Times: Mondays through Fridays, 8:30am-4pmCost: 50 per week. Extended care: 4pm-6pm (5 per week)
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Start time
  • 9:00 am
End time
  • 4:00 pm
What grades can participate?
  • K-8
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Is financial aid available?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 681-9168
School leaders can update this information here.

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