At a glance
Reported students
716
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
South Tahoe Middle: 716 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about South Tahoe Middle
South Tahoe Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in South Lake Tahoe. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Lake Tahoe Unified. NCES reports 716 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (44.1%). English learners represent 25.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Tahoe Middle
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.1%
- Hispanic48%
- Black0.4%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Tahoe Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bijou Community
Elementary · Grades KG–05
422 reported students
Sierra House Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
418 reported students
Tahoe Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
South Tahoe High
High · Grades 09–12
1,076 reported students
Meyers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
116 reported students
Public schools near South Tahoe Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Other · El Dorado County Office of Education | KG–12 | 12 | 0.2 mi |
| Elevated Digital Learning Academy Other · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–12 | 116 | 0.2 mi |
| Bijou Community Elementary · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–05 | 422 | 0.9 mi |
| Tahoe Valley Elementary Elementary · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–05 | 395 | 1.8 mi |
| Sierra House Elementary Elementary · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–05 | 418 | 2.1 mi |
| Mt. Tallac High High · Lake Tahoe Unified | 09–12 | 50 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Tahoe Middle
What grades does South Tahoe Middle serve?
South Tahoe Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lake Tahoe Unified.
How many students attend South Tahoe Middle?
South Tahoe Middle reported 716 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 790 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Tahoe Middle?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 716 students and 36.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Tahoe Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Tahoe Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Tahoe Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Tahoe Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Tahoe Middle in?
South Tahoe Middle is part of Lake Tahoe Unified, based in South Lake Tahoe, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Tahoe Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Ridge (0.2 mi), Elevated Digital Learning Academy (0.2 mi), Bijou Community (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.