Is South Tahoe Middle a good school?

South Tahoe Middle ranks 1264 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Tahoe Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 798 students attended South Tahoe Middle.

What is the racial makeup of South Tahoe Middle?

Students at South Tahoe Middle are 49% Hispanic, 43% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of South Tahoe Middle attend?

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

South Tahoe Middle

Summary:

South Tahoe Middle School is a public middle school in South Lake Tahoe, California, serving 798 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The school has consistently ranked in the lower half of California middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average to slightly above-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

South Tahoe Middle School faces several challenges, including significant equity gaps, declining academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rates. Male students perform better than female students, while Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 25% of California middle schools for these subgroups. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with particularly low performance in Mathematics. Notably, the nearby North Tahoe Middle School, part of the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, outperforms South Tahoe Middle in academic achievement and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate.

Addressing the challenges at South Tahoe Middle School will require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, providing targeted support for underperforming student groups, and addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance challenges. By understanding the differences between South Tahoe Middle and its neighboring school, the district can gain valuable insights into how to improve the overall quality of education for the students at South Tahoe Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7800

(530) 541-6404

District: Lake Tahoe Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1264^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,161

Students who attend South Tahoe Middle usually attend:

High:

South Tahoe High

Feeder schools for South Tahoe Middle:

Elementary:	Bijou Community
	Sierra House Elementary
	Tahoe Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 798

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.1%

White:

43.1%

Asian:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Tahoe Middle ranks better than 54.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: Hispanic (49.1%), White (43.1%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Tahoe Middle is 20.6. (See more...)

Compare South Tahoe Middle employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Tahoe Middle is $11,161.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Tahoe Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks South Tahoe Middle 1264^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See South Tahoe Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lake Tahoe Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Tahoe Unified 776^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	41.87	943^rd	1769	46.7%
2005	46.25	871^st	1777	51.0%
2006	52.28	772^nd	1804	57.2%
2007	53.73	822^nd	1999	58.9%
2008	45.39	1028^th	2005	48.7%
2009	54.98	857^th	2063	58.5%
2010	52.00	980^th	2179	55.0%
2011	50.24	1088^th	2236	51.3%
2012	54.52	964^th	2259	57.3%
2013	45.55	1277^th	2379	46.3%
2015	53.32	1024^th	2477	58.7%
2016	44.15	1271^st	2497	49.1%
2017	47.36	1180^th	2508	53.0%
2018	42.04	1306^th	2480	47.3%
2019	40.33	1437^th	2715	47.1%
2022	39.99	1461^st	2740	46.7%
2023	43.44	1362^nd	2802	51.4%
2024	46.54	1264^th	2777	54.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.84	336^th	554	39.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.97	1104^th	1364	19.1%
2019	34.61	888^th	1442	38.4%
2022	35.22	962^nd	1540	37.5%
2023	39.04	815^th	1529	46.7%
2024	35.74	913^th	1477	38.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.85	802^nd	1538	47.9%
2024	40.98	747^th	1550	51.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.47	1637^th	2230	26.6%
2019	28.02	1761^st	2369	25.7%
2022	26.71	1831^st	2458	25.5%
2023	28.88	1805^th	2549	29.2%
2024	34.54	1584^th	2575	38.5%

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Rank History for Female students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.52	1103^rd	2262	51.2%
2019	45.00	1184^th	2380	50.3%
2022	35.10	1495^th	2509	40.4%
2023	38.01	1391^st	2547	45.4%
2024	40.41	1324^th	2546	48.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.80	683^rd	1369	50.1%
2019	31.39	994^th	1491	33.3%
2022	37.84	829^th	1531	45.9%

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Rank History for Male students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.05	1369^th	2273	39.8%
2019	35.03	1465^th	2407	39.1%
2022	44.72	1194^th	2527	52.8%
2023	47.98	1125^th	2558	56.0%
2024	51.26	1030^th	2547	59.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.82	1712^th	2072	17.4%
2019	21.46	1842^nd	2213	16.8%
2022	21.55	1955^th	2359	17.1%
2023	23.36	1892^nd	2391	20.9%
2024	26.80	1767^th	2383	25.8%

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Rank History for White students at South Tahoe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.30	741^st	1496	50.5%
2019	43.33	897^th	1602	44.0%
2022	42.90	869^th	1555	44.1%
2023	47.69	788^th	1552	49.2%
2024	48.53	765^th	1535	50.2%

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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 South Tahoe Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	470	12	28	67	4	n/a	n/a	0	581
1989	808	8	55	123	5	n/a	n/a	0	999
1990	818	11	48	129	2	n/a	n/a	0	1008
1991	828	12	49	187	9	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1992	899	14	56	170	8	n/a	n/a	0	1147
1993	934	16	61	207	10	n/a	n/a	0	1228
1994	963	15	69	211	14	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1995	923	8	73	296	10	n/a	n/a	0	1310
1996	923	8	73	296	10	n/a	n/a	0	1310
1997	908	9	79	352	6	n/a	n/a	0	1354
1998	892	11	79	336	6	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1999	939	12	94	317	3	n/a	n/a	0	1365
2000	949	12	87	340	5	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2001	908	15	77	373	8	n/a	n/a	8	1389
2002	619	7	75	348	8	n/a	n/a	213	1270
2003	619	7	75	348	8	n/a	n/a	213	1270
2004	746	7	63	395	12	n/a	n/a	28	1251
2005	619	10	64	411	15	n/a	n/a	8	1127
2006	545	7	69	402	19	n/a	n/a	1	1043
2007	515	8	75	369	14	n/a	n/a	1	982
2008	509	10	78	350	14	n/a	n/a	0	961
2009	490	13	60	337	10	1	10	0	921
2010	432	14	54	365	12	1	4	0	882
2011	420	16	48	356	6	0	13	0	859
2012	385	15	46	324	9	1	40	0	820
2013	405	13	43	332	5	3	16	0	817
2014	397	3	39	319	7	3	19	0	787
2015	407	1	46	333	3	3	24	0	817
2016	431	1	50	335	5	1	23	0	846
2017	419	4	45	397	2	1	21	0	889
2018	410	1	48	412	5	1	25	0	902
2019	416	3	44	421	2	0	32	0	918
2020	427	2	45	415	1	1	33	0	924
2021	294	2	34	385	2	1	25	0	743
2022	337	1	30	394	2	1	25	0	790
2023	344	5	29	392	1	0	25	2	798

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 South Tahoe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	581	27.0	21.5	n/a
1989	999	40.4	24.7	n/a
1990	1008	43.4	23.2	n/a
1991	1085	46.9	23.1	n/a
1992	1147	47.7	24.0	30.1
1993	1228	52.8	23.3	29.7
1994	1272	57.5	22.1	36
1995	1310	54.6	24.0	45.4
1996	1310	54.6	24.0	45.4
1997	1354	59.4	22.8	51
1998	1324	59.0	22.4	49.2
1999	1365	61.0	22.4	44.2
2000	1393	59.0	23.6	48.6
2001	1389	59.0	23.5	43.7
2002	1270	55.0	23.1	58
2003	1270	55.0	23.1	58
2004	1251	42.9	29.2	54.2
2005	1127	50.0	22.5	53.3
2006	1043	45.7	22.8	53.2
2007	982	45.3	21.7	56.6
2008	961	47.3	20.3	55
2009	921	41.0	19.6	53.2
2010	882	38.1	23.1	55.6
2011	859	n/a	n/a	60.7
2012	820	35.0	23.3	63.8
2013	817	33.6	24.2	64.6
2014	787	35.6	22.0	61.8
2015	817	37.0	22.0	62.2
2016	846	37.0	22.8	55.1
2017	889	38.6	22.9	61.5
2018	902	41.2	21.8	59.9
2019	918	42.6	21.5	56.5
2020	924	n/a	n/a	60.5
2021	743	37.5	19.7	57.1
2022	790	37.9	20.8	46.1
2023	798	38.7	20.6	52.1

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 South Tahoe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	581	27.0	21.5	n/a
1989	999	40.4	24.7	n/a
1990	1008	43.4	23.2	n/a
1991	1085	46.9	23.1	n/a
1992	1147	47.7	24.0	30.1
1993	1228	52.8	23.3	29.7
1994	1272	57.5	22.1	36
1995	1310	54.6	24.0	45.4
1996	1310	54.6	24.0	45.4
1997	1354	59.4	22.8	51
1998	1324	59.0	22.4	49.2
1999	1365	61.0	22.4	44.2
2000	1393	59.0	23.6	48.6
2001	1389	59.0	23.5	43.7
2002	1270	55.0	23.1	58
2003	1270	55.0	23.1	58
2004	1251	42.9	29.2	54.2
2005	1127	50.0	22.5	53.3
2006	1043	45.7	22.8	53.2
2007	982	45.3	21.7	56.6
2008	961	47.3	20.3	55
2009	921	41.0	19.6	53.2
2010	882	38.1	23.1	55.6
2011	859	n/a	n/a	60.7
2012	820	35.0	23.3	63.8
2013	817	33.6	24.2	64.6
2014	787	35.6	22.0	61.8
2015	817	37.0	22.0	62.2
2016	846	37.0	22.8	55.1
2017	889	38.6	22.9	61.5
2018	902	41.2	21.8	59.9
2019	918	42.6	21.5	56.5
2020	924	n/a	n/a	60.5
2021	743	37.5	19.7	57.1
2022	790	37.9	20.8	46.1
2023	798	38.7	20.6	52.1

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 South Tahoe Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,161

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Tahoe Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1437^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1362^nd of 2802 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Tahoe Middle)	45.4	35.7	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Tahoe Unified)	45.4	35.5	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Tahoe Middle)	36.5	28.4	8.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Tahoe Unified)	36.5	27.7	8.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Tahoe Middle)	38.9	42.1	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Tahoe Unified)	38.9	41.3	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Tahoe Middle)	28.2	21.7	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Tahoe Unified)	28.2	22.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Tahoe Middle)	39.4	41.3	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Tahoe Unified)	39.4	40.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Tahoe Middle)	27.5	26.3	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Tahoe Unified)	27.5	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (South Tahoe Middle)	26.8	29.1	2.3%
8th Grade Science (Lake Tahoe Unified)	26.8	28.7	2%
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	918	798	13.1%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	44	29	34.1%
Hispanic	421	392	6.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	416	344	17.3%
Two or More Races	32	25	21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	52.1%	4.4%

Schools Near South 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
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	798	39	20.6	52.1%	344 (43.1%)	5 (0.6%)	392 (49.1%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.1%)	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
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	299	18	16.2	36.8%	160 (53.5%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (41.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	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

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