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Cold Stream Alternative
School · Tahoe-Truckee Unified
11661 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Cold Stream Alternative
School in Truckee · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cold Stream Alternative
Cold Stream Alternative is a public school in Truckee, CA, part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified. Cold Stream Alternative serves approximately 13 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Cold Stream Alternative show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 13 students, Cold Stream Alternative is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.2:1 students to teachers, Cold Stream Alternative sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
69% of students at Cold Stream Alternative were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Address
- 11661 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
- Phone
- (530) 582-2640
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2010-11)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
How Cold Stream Alternative Compares
See how Cold Stream Alternative performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
11661 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cold Stream Alternative may also want to explore other schools in the area. Donner Trail Elementary (rated 9.8/10, 13.0 miles away, in nearby Soda Springs). Another option is Glenshire Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 6.6 miles away). Additionally, Alder Creek Middle (rated 8.6/10, 2.4 miles away). For more schools in Truckee, see our Truckee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra High (Continuation) Truckee | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Truckee | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Tahoe Truckee High Truckee | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Truckee Elementary Truckee | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Wild River - Coldstream Campus Truckee | 0.8 mi | — |
| Alder Creek Middle Truckee | 2.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Tahoe Expedition Academy Truckee | 2.9 mi | — |
| TAHOE EXPEDITION ACADEMY Truckee | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Wild River - Haskatasun Truckee | 5.4 mi | — |
| Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Olympic Valley | 8.2 mi | — |
| LAKE TAHOE PREPATORY SCHOOL Olympic Valley | 8.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Glenshire Elementary Truckee | 6.6 mi | 9.1 |
| SUGAR BOWL ACADEMY Norden | 6.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Creekside Charter Olympic Valley | 8.8 mi | 7.7 |
| North Tahoe High Tahoe City | 10.2 mi | 7.8 |
| North Tahoe Middle Tahoe City | 10.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe City | 11.0 mi | 7.8 |
| ISchool Kings Beach | 10.5 mi | — |
| Kings Beach Elementary King Beach | 11.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Donner Trail Elementary Soda Springs | 13.0 mi | 9.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96161 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$128,535
Median Home Value
$922,000
Median Rent
$2,104/mo
Population
19,231
College Educated
60.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
43.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cold Stream Alternative
What grades does Cold Stream Alternative serve?
Cold Stream Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cold Stream Alternative?
Cold Stream Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Stream Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Stream Alternative is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Cold Stream Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Stream Alternative has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011).
Is Cold Stream Alternative a charter school?
No, Cold Stream Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cold Stream Alternative a Title I school?
No, Cold Stream Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cold Stream Alternative?
46.2% of students at Cold Stream Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 46.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.2%
- Phone
- (530) 582-2640
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District
Tahoe-Truckee Unified- District Enrollment
- 3,920
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,692
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