South Tahoe Middle School
South Tahoe Middle School serves 743 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- 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 743 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
743 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
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
743 students attend South Tahoe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of South Tahoe Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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