Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Cold Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cold Springs Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cold Springs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Springs Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
35%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
57%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Springs Middle School's ranking?
Cold Springs Middle School is ranked #466 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cold Springs Middle School often compared to?
Cold Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Middle School, William Obrien Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cold Springs Middle School?
648 students attend Cold Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cold Springs Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Springs Middle School?
Cold Springs Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cold Springs Middle School offer ?
Cold Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cold Springs Middle School part of?
Cold Springs Middle School is part of Washoe County School District.
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