William Obrien Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89506 · Washoe County
#95 of 106 middle schools in Nevada
#15186 of 15,369 nationally
About William Obrien Middle School
William Obrien 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 1,067 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 95th of 106 ranked middle schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (15th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,067.
There are 74 schools in Reno; William Obrien Middle School ranks 72nd of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
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 William Obrien Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Obrien Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stead Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students · 217 m away
Silver Lake Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 2.3 km away
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students · 3.2 km away
Desert Heights Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 3.5 km away
Alice Smith Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 4.0 km away
Lemmon Valley Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 4.4 km away
North Valleys High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students · 5.1 km away
Esther Bennett Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 8.3 km away
Rollan Melton Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 8.6 km away
Tmcc Magnet School
Reno · Public high · Grades 10–12
245 students · 8.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Obrien Middle School a good school?
William Obrien Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 8.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #95 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 William Obrien Middle School rank in Nevada?
William Obrien Middle School ranks #95 of 106 middle schools in Nevada and #15186 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Obrien Middle School?
William Obrien Middle School had 1,067 students in 2025.
Is William Obrien Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
William Obrien Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Obrien Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Obrien Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.