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#3919 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Bijou Community
Elementary School · Lake Tahoe Unified · South Lake Tahoe, CA
A Lake Tahoe Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3501 Spruce Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Math 24% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bijou Community score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bijou Community sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,295/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Lake Tahoe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,738
Median home value
$649,100
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated Digital Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Blue RidgeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Sierra House ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Tahoe Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Tahoe Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bijou Community is listed in Lake Tahoe Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bijou Community
Bijou Community is a public elementary school in South Lake Tahoe, CA, part of Lake Tahoe Unified, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,919 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bijou Community
What grades does Bijou Community serve?
Bijou Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bijou Community?
Bijou Community has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bijou Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Bijou Community is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bijou Community rank in CA?
Bijou Community ranks #3,919 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bijou Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Bijou Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bijou Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bijou Community has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bijou Community a charter school?
No, Bijou Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bijou Community a Title I school?
No, Bijou Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bijou Community?
56.5% of students at Bijou Community qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (530) 543-2337
- Area population (ZIP 96150)
- 29,527
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96150; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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