Schools in 96161 — Truckee, California: 96161 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
96161 has 7 ranked schools in Truckee, averaging a Scope Score of 59.6/100 — 14.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.0 to 88.2, a 60.2-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 88 and 59.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 34.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 96161 averages 16.7%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
School archetypes in 96161
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All schools in 96161
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donner Trail Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified High Ceiling | 59.7% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Sierra Expeditionary Learning Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 40.8% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Glenshire Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 45.3% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Tahoe Truckee High Tahoe-Truckee Unified Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Alder Creek Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 58/100 |
| 6 | Truckee Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 23.7% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Sierra High (Continuation) Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 9.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology