Bijou Community vs South Tahoe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bijou Community
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
South Tahoe Middle
South Lake Tahoe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Bijou Community South Lake Tahoe, California | South Tahoe Middle South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3816 of 5,693 | #618 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41809 of 50,301 | #10804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| city | South Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Tahoe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 24.8).
- •South Tahoe Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •South Tahoe Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •South Tahoe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 59%).
- •South Tahoe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.4).
- •South Tahoe Middle is the larger school with 716 students compared with 422.
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 Bijou Community better than South Tahoe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Tahoe Middle ranks higher (35.3 vs 24.8 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 Bijou Community and South Tahoe Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between South Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bijou Community: 422. South Tahoe Middle: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bijou Community and South Tahoe Middle rank in California?
Bijou Community is 3816th of 5,693 and South Tahoe Middle is 618th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).