Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet vs. Sierra House Elementary School
Should you attend Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet or Sierra House Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra House Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
360 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3068 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
73
Grade 1 Students
65
64
Grade 2 Students
58
68
Grade 3 Students
69
67
Grade 4 Students
55
76
Grade 5 Students
53
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
43%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
74%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
