Is North Tahoe Middle a good school?

North Tahoe Middle ranks 531 st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Tahoe Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended North Tahoe Middle.

What is the racial makeup of North Tahoe Middle?

Students at North Tahoe Middle are 53% White, 40% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of North Tahoe Middle attend?

Students who attend North Tahoe Middle usually go on to attend North Tahoe High

North Tahoe Middle

Summary:

North Tahoe Middle is a public middle school located in Tahoe City, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 299 students. It is part of the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, which is ranked 256 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Tahoe Middle consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of California middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.51% of North Tahoe Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide and 60.04% for the Tahoe-Truckee Unified District. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic (around 30%) and White (around 50%) students, as well as a notable population of English Language Learners (around 15%) and students with disabilities (around 10%). Approximately 37% of North Tahoe Middle students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby schools, South Tahoe Middle, which is part of the Lake Tahoe Unified District, performs lower academically than North Tahoe Middle. However, Alder Creek Middle, another school in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified District, has similar academic performance to North Tahoe Middle. North Tahoe Middle's White and female students perform significantly better than their Hispanic and male counterparts, respectively, on standardized assessments. The school's English Language Learners and students with low socioeconomic status also tend to perform below the school's overall averages. Additionally, North Tahoe Middle's chronic absenteeism rates, while improving in recent years, remain higher than the state and district averages, which could be an area of concern and focus for the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145-5099

(530) 581-7050

District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,460

Students who attend North Tahoe Middle usually attend:

High:

North Tahoe High

Feeder schools for North Tahoe Middle:

Elementary:	Kings Beach Elementary
	Tahoe Lake Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

39.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Tahoe Middle ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.69. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (39.6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Tahoe Middle is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare North Tahoe Middle employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Tahoe Middle is $17,460.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Tahoe Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks North Tahoe Middle 531^st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See North Tahoe Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Tahoe-Truckee Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoe-Truckee Unified 256^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Tahoe Middle

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Rank History for all students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	64.82	519^th	1769	70.7%
2005	54.33	714^th	1777	59.8%
2006	62.24	592^nd	1804	67.2%
2007	44.33	1031^st	1999	48.4%
2008	38.41	1201^st	2005	40.1%
2009	53.86	884^th	2063	57.1%
2010	62.73	715^th	2179	67.2%
2011	66.01	660^th	2236	70.5%
2012	58.77	855^th	2259	62.2%
2013	58.17	934^th	2379	60.7%
2015	78.48	464^th	2477	81.3%
2016	80.72	431^st	2497	82.7%
2017	78.25	508^th	2508	79.7%
2018	75.01	542^nd	2480	78.1%
2019	72.69	638^th	2715	76.5%
2021	61.41	301^st	894	66.3%
2022	75.78	571^st	2740	79.2%
2023	75.34	575^th	2802	79.5%
2024	77.69	531^st	2777	80.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.76	643^rd	1364	52.9%
2019	40.21	682^nd	1442	52.7%
2021	31.34	308^th	363	15.2%
2022	52.19	422^nd	1540	72.6%
2023	48.75	472^nd	1529	69.1%
2024	41.67	664^th	1477	55.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.47	584^th	1538	62.0%
2024	72.96	250^th	1550	83.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.29	1079^th	2230	51.6%
2019	60.21	724^th	2369	69.4%
2021	52.00	281^st	721	61.0%
2022	57.25	800^th	2458	67.5%
2023	54.78	887^th	2549	65.2%
2024	55.45	869^th	2575	66.3%

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Rank History for Female students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.90	583^rd	2262	74.2%
2019	66.60	694^th	2380	70.8%
2021	57.68	266^th	738	64.0%
2022	67.37	663^rd	2509	73.6%
2023	76.73	496^th	2547	80.5%
2024	82.23	399^th	2546	84.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.35	795^th	1369	41.9%
2019	31.89	978^th	1491	34.4%
2021	61.47	80^th	354	77.4%
2022	58.98	421^st	1531	72.5%

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Rank History for Male students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.01	462^nd	2273	79.7%
2019	75.02	525^th	2407	78.2%
2021	63.36	247^th	763	67.6%
2022	80.37	434^th	2527	82.8%
2023	71.28	595^th	2558	76.7%
2024	70.25	621^st	2547	75.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.31	1012^th	2072	51.2%
2019	44.40	1112^th	2213	49.8%
2022	43.58	1175^th	2359	50.2%
2023	48.33	1030^th	2391	56.9%
2024	50.09	987^th	2383	58.6%

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Rank History for White students at North Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.13	115^th	1496	92.3%
2019	84.35	175^th	1602	89.1%
2022	84.03	162^nd	1555	89.6%
2023	80.76	229^th	1552	85.2%
2024	80.82	215^th	1535	86.0%

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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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Enrollment information for North Tahoe Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	254	1	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1989	275	2	1	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
1990	287	0	1	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
1991	298	1	5	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
1992	318	0	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1993	335	1	0	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
1994	339	1	2	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1995	407	2	1	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
1996	407	2	1	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
1997	403	2	1	106	1	n/a	n/a	0	513
1998	382	2	1	103	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1999	360	4	0	106	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
2000	349	1	1	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	457
2001	328	3	2	120	1	n/a	n/a	1	455
2002	313	0	2	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	421
2003	313	0	2	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	421
2004	295	2	1	97	1	n/a	n/a	2	398
2005	264	2	1	100	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2006	194	0	4	134	2	n/a	n/a	1	335
2007	155	0	5	123	2	n/a	n/a	1	286
2008	133	1	3	113	4	n/a	n/a	0	254
2009	151	2	3	114	3	0	2	0	275
2010	250	3	4	212	8	0	2	0	479
2011	283	2	3	211	8	0	1	0	508
2012	272	0	2	215	22	0	2	0	513
2013	231	0	1	172	19	0	1	0	424
2014	200	0	2	186	14	0	4	0	406
2015	213	0	3	187	14	0	5	0	422
2016	222	0	3	191	4	0	10	0	430
2017	223	0	2	208	2	0	11	0	446
2018	236	2	1	208	2	0	9	0	458
2019	260	0	3	222	1	0	8	0	494
2020	259	1	3	227	2	0	7	0	499
2021	247	2	5	205	2	0	10	0	471
2022	175	0	5	134	0	0	9	0	323
2023	160	0	2	123	1	0	13	0	299
2024	150	0	7	113	1	0	13	1	285

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Tahoe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	284	12.5	22.7	n/a
1989	302	10.5	28.7	n/a
1990	322	15.9	20.2	n/a
1991	354	14.1	25.1	n/a
1992	366	14.3	25.5	11.5
1993	402	19.0	21.2	0
1994	435	22.4	19.4	30.8
1995	508	25.0	20.3	26.2
1996	508	25.0	20.3	26.2
1997	513	23.8	21.6	28.1
1998	488	24.9	19.6	29.5
1999	471	24.6	19.1	10
2000	457	21.2	21.6	36.8
2001	455	24.6	18.5	30.4
2002	421	22.8	18.5	34.7
2003	421	22.8	18.5	34.7
2004	398	21.0	19.0	29.3
2005	368	20.5	18.0	99.2
2006	335	21.4	15.7	49.4
2007	286	20.6	13.9	35.8
2008	254	20.2	12.6	47.2
2009	275	18.2	13.2	43.6
2010	479	22.0	21.7	53.4
2011	508	n/a	n/a	48.8
2012	513	22.7	22.5	n/a
2013	424	19.6	21.5	51.4
2014	406	22.8	17.8	56.9
2015	422	22.0	19.1	46.7
2016	430	22.0	19.5	49.8
2017	446	20.2	22.0	45.7
2018	458	20.8	22.0	47.8
2019	494	22.0	22.4	48.8
2020	499	n/a	n/a	52.9
2021	471	28.2	16.6	51.4
2022	323	22.3	14.4	36.8
2023	299	18.4	16.2	36.8
2024	285	21.1	13.4	37.5

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 North Tahoe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	284	12.5	22.7	n/a
1989	302	10.5	28.7	n/a
1990	322	15.9	20.2	n/a
1991	354	14.1	25.1	n/a
1992	366	14.3	25.5	11.5
1993	402	19.0	21.2	0
1994	435	22.4	19.4	30.8
1995	508	25.0	20.3	26.2
1996	508	25.0	20.3	26.2
1997	513	23.8	21.6	28.1
1998	488	24.9	19.6	29.5
1999	471	24.6	19.1	10
2000	457	21.2	21.6	36.8
2001	455	24.6	18.5	30.4
2002	421	22.8	18.5	34.7
2003	421	22.8	18.5	34.7
2004	398	21.0	19.0	29.3
2005	368	20.5	18.0	99.2
2006	335	21.4	15.7	49.4
2007	286	20.6	13.9	35.8
2008	254	20.2	12.6	47.2
2009	275	18.2	13.2	43.6
2010	479	22.0	21.7	53.4
2011	508	n/a	n/a	48.8
2012	513	22.7	22.5	n/a
2013	424	19.6	21.5	51.4
2014	406	22.8	17.8	56.9
2015	422	22.0	19.1	46.7
2016	430	22.0	19.5	49.8
2017	446	20.2	22.0	45.7
2018	458	20.8	22.0	47.8
2019	494	22.0	22.4	48.8
2020	499	n/a	n/a	52.9
2021	471	28.2	16.6	51.4
2022	323	22.3	14.4	36.8
2023	299	18.4	16.2	36.8
2024	285	21.1	13.4	37.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Tahoe Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,460

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Tahoe Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 638^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 575^th of 2802 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Tahoe Middle)	63.6	58.6	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	58.1	60.2	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Tahoe Middle)	46.7	47.5	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	47.1	47	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Tahoe Middle)	59.1	62.6	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	60.2	64.6	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Tahoe Middle)	49.6	48.4	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	47.5	46.3	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Tahoe Middle)	56.7	50	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	66.2	56.1	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Tahoe Middle)	47.4	38	9.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	57.7	44	13.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (North Tahoe Middle)	39.8	39.8	0%
8th Grade Science (Tahoe-Truckee Unified)	47.8	41.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	494	299	39.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	222	123	44.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	160	38.5%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	36.8%	12%

Schools Near North Tahoe Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
North Tahoe Middle	Public	6-8	2945 Polaris Rd.	Tahoe City	96145	Placer County	Tahoe-Truckee Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 581-7050	285	21	13.4	37.5%	150 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (39.6%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	77.7	531^st of 2777 public middle schools	80.9%		75.3	575^th of 2802 public middle schools	79.5%	44	54.7	54.7	54.4	56.5	58.6	56.5	51.1	37.9	53.5	47.3	$17,460
Alder Creek Middle	Public	6-8	10931 Alder Dr.	Truckee	96161	Nevada County	Tahoe-Truckee Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 582-2750	513	31	16.6	31.8%	323 (63.0%)	1 (0.2%)	166 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	84	394^th of 2777 public middle schools	85.8%		80.6	475^th of 2802 public middle schools	83.0%	81	53.2	53.2	64.9	64.2	63.2	64.1	47.5	50.6	49.7	49.2	$14,628
South Tahoe Middle	Public	6-8	2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.	South Lake Tahoe	96150	El Dorado County	Lake Tahoe Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 541-6404	765	39	19.8	53.7%	354 (46.3%)	3 (0.4%)	358 (46.8%)	26 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	46.5	1264^th of 2777 public middle schools	54.5%		43.4	1362^nd of 2802 public middle schools	51.4%	98	25.3	25.3	44.3	39.6	35.1	39.4	39.6	24.6	32.7	32.2	$11,161

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