Below Average
#7505 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Elementary School · Sierra Expeditionary Learning District · Truckee, CA
A charter elementary school in Truckee, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
11603 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
- Math 56% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 59% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sierra Expeditionary Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Truckee), 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
$128,535
Median home value
$922,000
Median rent
$2,104/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Truckee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Wild River - Coldstream CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 1.0 mi | 50 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is listed in Sierra Expeditionary Learning District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is a public elementary school in Truckee, CA, part of Sierra Expeditionary Learning District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,505 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Expeditionary Learning
What grades does Sierra Expeditionary Learning serve?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Expeditionary Learning is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Expeditionary Learning rank in CA?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks #7,505 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Expeditionary Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Expeditionary Learning has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sierra Expeditionary Learning a charter school?
Yes, Sierra Expeditionary Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sierra Expeditionary Learning a Title I school?
No, Sierra Expeditionary Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
23.3% of students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (530) 582-3701
- Area population (ZIP 96161)
- 19,231
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
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 96161; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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