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#8845 of 9,539 schools in CA

Elevated Digital Learning Academy

School · Lake Tahoe Unified · South Lake Tahoe, CA

A Lake Tahoe Unified school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

1021 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

  • Math 18% vs CA 33% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 50% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-8.71 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$16,879
Chronic Absenteeism52.6%

Students at Elevated Digital Learning Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
33%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
50%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2022, to 22% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Elevated Digital Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 85Very 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue RidgeEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.2 mi6Compare →

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
#8 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

Elevated Digital Learning Academy is listed in Lake Tahoe Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elevated Digital Learning Academy

Elevated Digital Learning Academy is a public school in South Lake Tahoe, CA, part of Lake Tahoe Unified, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,845 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elevated Digital Learning Academy

What grades does Elevated Digital Learning Academy serve?

Elevated Digital Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Elevated Digital Learning Academy?

Elevated Digital Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elevated Digital Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Elevated Digital Learning Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elevated Digital Learning Academy rank in CA?

Elevated Digital Learning Academy ranks #8,845 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Elevated Digital Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Elevated Digital Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Elevated Digital Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elevated Digital Learning Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Elevated Digital Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Elevated Digital Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elevated Digital Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Elevated Digital Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elevated Digital Learning Academy?

63.2% of students at Elevated Digital Learning Academy 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 – 12th
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
El Dorado County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.6%
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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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