Cold Springs Middle School vs Desert Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Springs Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Desert Heights Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
| Measure | Cold Springs Middle School Reno, Nevada | Desert Heights Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 106 | #379 of 408 |
| National rank | #13009 of 15,369 | #48990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 11.6).
- •Cold Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Cold Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Desert Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 26.6).
- •Cold Springs Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 474.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Springs Middle School better than Desert Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Springs Middle School ranks higher (24.1 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cold Springs Middle School and Desert Heights Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Springs Middle School: 612. Desert Heights Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Springs Middle School and Desert Heights Elementary rank in Nevada?
Cold Springs Middle School is 57th of 106 and Desert Heights Elementary is 379th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).