Top Rankings
Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 15,883 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
118 Schools
223 Schools
# Students
63,976 Students
152,135 Students
# Teachers
3,109 Teachers
5,989 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
44%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
41%
28%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,679 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,248. 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
$12,679
$12,085
Spending / Student
$14,277
$12,248
Best Washoe County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Marce Herz Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 575:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Incline Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Cold Springs Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18235 Cody Court
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(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
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Desert Skies Middle School
(Math: 8% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Fred W. Traner Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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