Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, South Tahoe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Tahoe Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Tahoe Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend South Tahoe Middle School?
790 students attend South Tahoe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Tahoe Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Tahoe Middle School?
South Tahoe Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Tahoe Middle School offer ?
South Tahoe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Tahoe Middle School part of?
South Tahoe Middle School is part of Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
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