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Elementary Schools in Truckee, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 53.3/100

Truckee, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.3/100 — 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Glenshire Elementary at 70/100, where 45.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Truckee schools average 27.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.3
30.7 – 70.0
Avg Exceeded %
27.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Truckee schools compare

Truckee's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.3 — 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.7 to 70.0, a 39.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Glenshire Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 45.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Truckee schools average 27.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Truckee averages 20.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Truckee

2 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Truckee ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Glenshire Elementary
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
70/100
2Tahoe Truckee High
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Strong All-Around
30.1%Solid
64/100
3Alder Creek Middle
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
56/100
4Truckee Elementary
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
23.7%Developing
46/100
5Sierra High (Continuation)
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Developing
31/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Truckee

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Tahoe Expedition Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 202 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Truckee

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Truckee good?
Truckee's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.3/100, which is 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Truckee?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Truckee is Glenshire Elementary with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 45.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Truckee schools compare to the state average?
Truckee elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.7 to 70.0, a 39.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Truckee?
Truckee has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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