Enrollment
301
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tahoe City, CA
North Tahoe Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Tahoe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063877006515
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tahoe Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tahoe City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Tahoe Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Tahoe Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tahoe City, CA.
School address
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified · California
NCES ID 063877006515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Tahoe Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Tahoe Middle
North Tahoe Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Tahoe City, California, enrolling 301 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.7:1, North Tahoe Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 22% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 656 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tahoe-Truckee Unified spends $20,636 per pupil, 25% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students) and Alder Creek Middle (535 students) alongside North Tahoe Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Tahoe Middle compares
North Tahoe Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,636
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, North Tahoe Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tahoe-Truckee Unified, which includes North Tahoe Middle.
$20,636
Per student
+25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.2%
State 22.4%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Tahoe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Truckee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alder Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truckee Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenshire Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Tahoe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tahoe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Tahoe Middle
How many students attend North Tahoe Middle?
North Tahoe Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tahoe City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tahoe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tahoe Middle is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Tahoe Middle?
30.8% of students at North Tahoe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Tahoe Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Tahoe Middle is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Tahoe City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tahoe Middle?
North Tahoe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Tahoe Middle rank among public schools in Tahoe City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Tahoe Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tahoe City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tahoe City on the city page.
Is North Tahoe Middle a good school?
North Tahoe Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tahoe-Truckee Unified?
Besides North Tahoe Middle, Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students), Alder Creek Middle (535 students), and Truckee Elementary (515 students). See the Tahoe-Truckee Unified district page for the complete list.
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