Alder Creek Middle vs Tahoe Truckee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Creek Middle
Truckee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
Tahoe Truckee High
Truckee · Public high · Grades 9–12
907 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle Truckee, California | Tahoe Truckee High Truckee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,334 | #209 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4329 of 15,369 | #5186 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 535 | 907 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Truckee | Truckee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 62.4).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Tahoe Truckee High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Tahoe Truckee High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 29.7%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.2).
- •Tahoe Truckee High is the larger school with 907 students compared with 535.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alder Creek Middle better than Tahoe Truckee High?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Creek Middle ranks higher (65.2 vs 62.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alder Creek Middle and Tahoe Truckee High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Truckee and Truckee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle: 535. Tahoe Truckee High: 907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle and Tahoe Truckee High rank in California?
Alder Creek Middle is 239th of 1,334 and Tahoe Truckee High is 209th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).