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Email BoardLake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
1095 San Bernardino Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-5235
Summary
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
80.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
70.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 214/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 576/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 334 |
| Low-Income Students | 94 (28.1%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math +8.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.1% to 87.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•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
White students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 57% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.0% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•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 Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet compare within the district?
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Lake Tahoe Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet rank in California?
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet ranks No. 214 of 4,657 in reading and No. 576 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 64.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet compare with other schools in South Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in South Lake Tahoe with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South Lake TahoeHow does Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Environmental Science MagnetThis school | 70.1% | 80.6% |
| Bijou Community | 30.6% | 56.7% |
| Sierra House Elementary | 38.7% | 45.1% |
