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.
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
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All schools in 96161
| # | 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 Truckee High Tahoe-Truckee Unified Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Alder Creek Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Truckee Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 23.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Sierra 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
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