Sierra Mountain Middle School (Closed 2005)

11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Sierra Mountain Middle School serves 678 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
White
78%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sierra Mountain Middle School?
678 students attend Sierra Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sierra Mountain Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Mountain Middle School?
Sierra Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Mountain Middle School offer ?
Sierra Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sierra Mountain Middle School part of?
Sierra Mountain Middle School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.

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