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:
1164th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Hispanic:
31.3%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Compare Details Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks better than 83.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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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 1164th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sierra Expeditionary Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Expeditionary Learning 458th 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 209th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Expeditionary Learning

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.85 597th 5789 89.7%
2021 84.05 217th 1417 84.7%
2022 78.45 1262nd 5883 78.5%
2023 68.68 1638th 5874 72.1%
2024 79.65 1164th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.80 879th 5492 84.0%
2021 76.96 270th 1267 78.7%
2022 88.67 706th 5635 87.5%
2023 81.17 1050th 5617 81.3%
2024 73.14 1346th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.73 395th 5510 92.8%
2021 82.74 217th 1272 82.9%
2022 69.56 1552nd 5663 72.6%
2023 60.80 1911th 5650 66.2%
2024 81.90 1007th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.26 334th 2834 88.2%
2022 72.48 716th 2726 73.7%
2023 65.63 951st 2662 64.3%
2024 80.36 406th 2647 84.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sierra Expeditionary Learning

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.70 223rd 2715 91.8%
2021 93.73 49th 894 94.5%
2022 90.93 252nd 2740 90.8%
2023 91.32 253rd 2802 91.0%
2024 80.98 458th 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 611th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.30 171st 2380 92.8%
2021 88.40 67th 738 90.9%
2022 92.27 183rd 2509 92.7%
2023 91.53 211th 2547 91.7%
2024 72.57 584th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.76 221st 2407 90.8%
2021 96.12 37th 763 95.2%
2024 90.10 245th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.46 171st 1602 89.3%
2022 87.50 109th 1555 93.0%
2023 89.57 83rd 1552 94.7%
2024 76.34 308th 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.

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Enrollment information for Sierra Expeditionary Learning

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 154 0 1 49 2 0 7 0 213
2020 154 0 1 51 0 0 6 0 212
2021 147 1 0 58 0 0 8 0 214
2022 130 1 2 65 0 2 12 0 212
2023 125 1 2 66 1 0 16 0 211

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 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

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

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sierra Expeditionary Learning

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
202077.3%18.2%4.6%77.3%86.4%81.8%81.8%81.8%
202190.9%4.6%4.6%90.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Expeditionary Learning

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1638th of 5874 Elementary schools
 17.6%
Ranks 223rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 253rd of 2802 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)62.554.2
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)83.358.3
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)79.250
 29.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)66.775
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)8034.8
 45.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)6834.8
 33.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)6030.4
 29.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)73.973.9
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)65.252.2
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)73.966.7
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)69.650
 19.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)72.778.3
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)63.669.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sierra Expeditionary Learning)54.665.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students213211
 0.9%
African American01
American Indian21
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4966
 34.7%
Pacific Islander00
White154125
 18.8%
Two or More Races716
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%27%
 2.1%


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Students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning are 59% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Sierra Expeditionary Learning.

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


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