Is Sierra Expeditionary Learning a good school?

Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks 1164 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sierra Expeditionary Learning?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Sierra Expeditionary Learning.

What is the racial makeup of Sierra Expeditionary Learning?

Students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning are 62% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Summary:

Sierra Expeditionary Learning is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Truckee, California, serving 211 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the Sierra Expeditionary Learning District, which is ranked 209 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Expeditionary Learning consistently outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with proficiency rates of 61.81% in ELA and 55.56% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd, 7th, and 8th grade ELA, where proficiency rates exceed 70%. In Science, as measured by the CAST assessment, Sierra Expeditionary Learning's proficiency rate of 44.68% is significantly higher than the state average of 30.7%. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, with its White students ranking in the top 406 out of 2,647 California elementary schools and its female students ranking in the top 1,346 out of 5,605 California elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Sierra Expeditionary Learning outperforms the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District schools in academic performance, particularly in ELA and Math proficiency rates. Donner Trail Elementary, another nearby school, also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 289 out of 5,862 California elementary schools, and Creekside Charter, a public charter school located about 9 miles from Sierra Expeditionary Learning, is another high-performing school, ranking in the top 124 out of 5,862 California elementary schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

11603 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161-4953

(530) 582-3701

District: Sierra Expeditionary Learning District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1164^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.9%

Hispanic:

29.8%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks better than 83.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.98. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Expeditionary Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Expeditionary Learning 1164^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sierra Expeditionary Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Expeditionary Learning 458^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sierra Expeditionary Learning in the ranking list.)

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Sierra Expeditionary Learning District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Expeditionary Learning District 209^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.85	597^th	5789	89.7%
2021	84.05	217^th	1417	84.7%
2022	78.45	1262^nd	5883	78.5%
2023	68.68	1638^th	5874	72.1%
2024	79.65	1164^th	5862	80.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.80	879^th	5492	84.0%
2021	76.96	270^th	1267	78.7%
2022	88.67	706^th	5635	87.5%
2023	81.17	1050^th	5617	81.3%
2024	73.14	1346^th	5605	76.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	92.73	395^th	5510	92.8%
2021	82.74	217^th	1272	82.9%
2022	69.56	1552^nd	5663	72.6%
2023	60.80	1911^th	5650	66.2%
2024	81.90	1007^th	5636	82.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.26	334^th	2834	88.2%
2022	72.48	716^th	2726	73.7%
2023	65.63	951^st	2662	64.3%
2024	80.36	406^th	2647	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	91.70	223^rd	2715	91.8%
2021	93.73	49^th	894	94.5%
2022	90.93	252^nd	2740	90.8%
2023	91.32	253^rd	2802	91.0%
2024	80.98	458^th	2777	83.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.16	611^th	2575	76.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	92.30	171^st	2380	92.8%
2021	88.40	67^th	738	90.9%
2022	92.27	183^rd	2509	92.7%
2023	91.53	211^th	2547	91.7%
2024	72.57	584^th	2546	77.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.76	221^st	2407	90.8%
2021	96.12	37^th	763	95.2%
2024	90.10	245^th	2547	90.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.46	171^st	1602	89.3%
2022	87.50	109^th	1555	93.0%
2023	89.57	83^rd	1552	94.7%
2024	76.34	308^th	1535	79.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	154	0	1	49	2	0	7	213
2020	154	0	1	51	0	0	6	212
2021	147	1	0	58	0	0	8	214
2022	130	1	2	65	0	2	12	212
2023	125	1	2	66	1	0	16	211
2024	133	0	2	64	1	0	15	215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Expeditionary Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	213	9.0	23.6	29.1
2020	212	n/a	n/a	29.7
2021	214	9.0	23.7	34.6
2022	212	10.8	19.6	22.2
2023	211	9.0	23.4	27
2024	215	9.0	23.8	23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Expeditionary Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	213	9.0	23.6	29.1
2020	212	n/a	n/a	29.7
2021	214	9.0	23.7	34.6
2022	212	10.8	19.6	22.2
2023	211	9.0	23.4	27
2024	215	9.0	23.8	23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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