Cold Springs Middle School vs Sparks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nevada, United States, 23 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
Sparks Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students
| Measure | Cold Springs Middle School Reno, Nevada | Sparks Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 106 | #77 of 106 |
| National rank | #13009 of 15,369 | #14641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Reno | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 14.5).
- •Cold Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Cold Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Sparks Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 26.6).
- •Sparks Middle School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 612.
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 Sparks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Springs Middle School ranks higher (24.1 vs 14.5 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 Sparks Middle School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Reno and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Springs Middle School: 612. Sparks Middle School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Springs Middle School and Sparks Middle School rank in Nevada?
Cold Springs Middle School is 57th of 106 and Sparks Middle School is 77th of 106 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).