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Schools in 96161 — Truckee, California

96161 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.6 — 14.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.7 to 84.9, a 54.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
58.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
54.2
30.7 – 84.9
Avg Exceeded %
32.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 96161 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Donner Trail Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 59.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. 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 +3.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 96161 averages 19.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

School archetypes in 96161

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 96161

#SchoolExceededScore
1Donner Trail Elementary
Tahoe-Truckee Unified High Ceiling
59.7%Strong
85/100
2Glenshire Elementary
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
45.3%Solid
70/100
3Tahoe Truckee High
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Strong All-Around
30.1%Solid
64/100
4Alder Creek Middle
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
56/100
5Truckee Elementary
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
23.7%Developing
46/100
6Sierra High (Continuation)
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Developing
31/100

Schools in 96161 on the map

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 96161

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.6/100, which is 14.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.9% 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 Donner Trail Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 59.7% 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 58.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.7 to 84.9, a 54.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Truckee?
Truckee has 6 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.