Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Tahoe-Truckee Unified has 10 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 57.3/100 — 13.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Donner Trail Elementary at 85/100, where 59.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $18,885 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.9%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 62.1/100 | 5 | 36.4% | 12.6% |
| Middle | Solid 50.5/100 | 2 | 27.1% | 17.6% |
| High | Solid 53.9/100 | 3 | 20.2% | 26.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Tahoe-Truckee Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Tahoe-Truckee Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 62.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 54.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.9%, 0.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Donner Trail Elementary leads the district at 85 with 59.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Tahoe-Truckee Unified are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Tahoe-Truckee Unified spends $18,885 per student in current expenditures — $4,070 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Tahoe-Truckee Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.1 — 18.3 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +3.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Donner Trail Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 59.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donner Trail Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified High Ceiling | 59.7% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Glenshire Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 45.3% | Solid 70/100 |
| 3 | Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Growth Engine | 27.1% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Kings Beach Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified On the Rise | 26.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | Truckee Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 23.7% | Developing 46/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Tahoe-Truckee Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.5 — 10.1 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Alder Creek Middle with a Scope Score of 56 and 29.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alder Creek Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | North Tahoe Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 24.7% | Developing 45/100 |
High Schools (3)
Tahoe-Truckee Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.9 — 6.4 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is North Tahoe High with a Scope Score of 67 and 21.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tahoe High Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 21.3% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Tahoe Truckee High Tahoe-Truckee Unified Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Sierra 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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tahoe-Truckee Unified
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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