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52755 Donner Pass Road, Kingvale, CA 96161-4951
Summary
Donner Trail Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
86.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
89.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 86.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 89.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 69/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 10/4,657 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 55 |
| Low-Income Students | 1 (1.8%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period. Math fell 2.0 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 4, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
85.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
92.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Donner Trail Elementary compare within the district?
Donner Trail Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Tahoe-Truckee Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Donner Trail Elementary rank in California?
Donner Trail Elementary ranks No. 69 of 4,657 in reading and No. 10 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Donner Trail Elementary compare with other schools in Placer County?
Donner Trail Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Donner Trail ElementaryThis school | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Glenshire Elementary | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Kings Beach Elementary | 54.8% | 44.8% |
