Darrel Swope Middle School vs Hunter Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 915 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,027 students
Hunter Lake Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Darrel Swope Middle School Reno, Nevada | Hunter Lake Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 106 | #89 of 408 |
| National rank | #4815 of 15,369 | #24531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,027 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darrel Swope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 50.9).
- •Hunter Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Hunter Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Darrel Swope Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 100%).
- •Hunter Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 27.8).
- •Darrel Swope Middle School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 319.
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 Darrel Swope Middle School better than Hunter Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Darrel Swope Middle School ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.9 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 Darrel Swope Middle School and Hunter Lake Elementary?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darrel Swope Middle School: 1,027. Hunter Lake Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darrel Swope Middle School and Hunter Lake Elementary rank in Nevada?
Darrel Swope Middle School is 3rd of 106 and Hunter Lake Elementary is 89th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).