South Tahoe Middle

Lake Tahoe Unified
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
798 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Tahoe Middle School, located at 2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, California, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. Nestled in a unique mountain environment, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the South Lake Tahoe community. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive social-emotional environment, recognizing the specific developmental needs of middle schoolers. By leveraging its proximity to the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school often encourages programs that highlight environmental stewardship and outdoor engagement, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of South Tahoe High School and beyond.
798
Total Students
38.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    392 (49.2 %)
  • White
    344 (43.2 %)
  • Asian
    29 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lake Tahoe Unified
Phone: (530)541-6404
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 313
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 262
Grade 7 275
Grade 8 261
Gender Ratio