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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 96161


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1
School
535
Students
Top rankedAlder Creek Middle377th of 2,761 California middle schools
Biggest riser
Alder Creek Middle up 19 spots statewide this year
Summary:

In zip code 96161, which covers the Truckee, California area, there is one middle school, Alder Creek Middle School, serving grades 6-8 within the high-performing Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.

Alder Creek Middle School is a standout institution, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 14% of all California middle schools. It outperforms both its district and state averages in every core subject, with students showing particularly strong results in English Language Arts and Science. Academic performance improves as students advance from 6th to 8th grade, indicating effective teaching and student growth throughout their middle school years.

The school benefits from significant per-student funding, which is well above the state average, and operates in a supportive, high-achieving district. A notable area for potential improvement is the chronic absenteeism rate, which, while below the state average, is higher than the district's rate. Overall, this school demonstrates a strong track record of academic excellence and is on a positive trajectory, making it a robust educational option for families in the community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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