Darrel Swope Middle School vs Jessie Beck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.9 km 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
Jessie Beck Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Darrel Swope Middle School Reno, Nevada | Jessie Beck Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 106 | #25 of 408 |
| National rank | #4815 of 15,369 | #14268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,027 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie Beck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 63.0).
- •Jessie Beck Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Jessie Beck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Jessie Beck Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 27.8).
- •Darrel Swope Middle School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 462.
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 Jessie Beck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jessie Beck Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 63.0 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 Jessie Beck Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darrel Swope Middle School: 1,027. Jessie Beck Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darrel Swope Middle School and Jessie Beck Elementary rank in Nevada?
Darrel Swope Middle School is 3rd of 106 and Jessie Beck Elementary is 25th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).