Schools in 96161 — Truckee, California
96161 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 63.7 — 18.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 47.8 to 78.9, a 31.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 96161 schools perform
Truckee 96161's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 63.7 — 18.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Donner Trail Elementary with a composite of 78.9 and 59.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 42.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 96161 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 96161 averages 10.3%, above the state average of 18.7%.