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Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 15,923 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Nevada.
Public Middle Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
115 Schools
223 Schools
# Students
64,653 Students
152,915 Students
# Teachers
3,105 Teachers
6,111 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
# American Indian Students
763 Students
1,149 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,805 Students
9,280 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27,727 Students
65,240 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
43%
# Black Students
1,783 Students
18,412 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
27,013 Students
44,523 Students
% White Students
41%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
957 Students
2,275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,128 Students
11,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
853
258
# Students in K Grade:
4,378
4,447
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,904
4,565
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,737
4,508
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,893
4,631
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,900
4,639
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,880
5,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,623
35,319
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,797
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,829
37,652
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,402
4,097
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,455
4,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,083
3,607
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,833
2,852
# Ungraded Students:
86
201
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,546 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,128 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,546
$11,955
Spending / Student
$14,128
$12,116
Best Washoe County School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #33.
Marce Herz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #55.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #66.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #77.
Coral Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Gerlach K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
Billinghurst Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1010.
Incline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #1111.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1212.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #1313.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #1414.
Lou Mendive Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #1515.
High Desert Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Orovada St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1616.
Cold Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18235 Cody Court
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Turning Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #2020.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13880 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Grades: K-11
| 334 students
Rank: #2121.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Desert Skies Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Donatello Dr
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
William Obrien Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #2424.
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2525.
Sparks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #2626.
Fred W. Traner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
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