Darrel Swope Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89509 · Washoe County
#3 of 106 middle schools in Nevada
#4815 of 15,369 nationally
About Darrel Swope Middle School
Darrel Swope Middle School is a public middle located in Reno, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,027 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 3rd of 106 ranked middle schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,027.
There are 74 schools in Reno; Darrel Swope Middle School ranks 22nd of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Darrel Swope Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Darrel Swope Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hunter Lake Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 915 m away
Roy Gomm Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students · 1.2 km away
enCompass Academy
Reno · Charter high · Grades 9–12
153 students · 1.4 km away
Reno High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,741 students · 1.8 km away
Jessie Beck Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 1.9 km away
Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
232 students · 1.9 km away
Grace Warner Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 2.2 km away
Elmcrest Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 2.6 km away
Mount Rose K-8 Academy of Languages
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
420 students · 2.7 km away
Archie Clayton Pre-A.p. Academy
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darrel Swope Middle School a good school?
Darrel Swope Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 106 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Darrel Swope Middle School rank in Nevada?
Darrel Swope Middle School ranks #3 of 106 middle schools in Nevada and #4815 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Darrel Swope Middle School?
Darrel Swope Middle School had 1,027 students in 2025.
Is Darrel Swope Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Darrel Swope Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Darrel Swope Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Darrel Swope Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.