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DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

901 Keele Drive, RENO, NV 89509WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
946
Students
Total enrolled
$14,973
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
26.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
75% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 946 students in grades 06–08 in RENO, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,973 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in RENO, Nevada, serving grades 06–08 with 946 students. The district invests $14,973 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

946
Total Students
26.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution468 male · 478 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 241 students
Student Composition
59%
25%
Asian5%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black2%
Multiracial7%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320048000206

Academic Outcomes at DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89509

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,973Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,973
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,588
Student Support$2,845
Administration$1,797
Operations$2,246
Other$1,497
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,973 spent per student, an estimated $6,633 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
20%
State government
68.2%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyWashoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (775)333-5330
NCES ID: 320048000206
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RENO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
901 Keele Drive, RENO, NV 89509
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.