Donner Springs Elementary vs Edward L. Pine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donner Springs Elementary
Reno Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
414 students
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Reno Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
740 students
| Measure | Donner Springs Elementary Reno, Nevada | Edward L. Pine Middle School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 408 | #38 of 106 |
| National rank | #37782 of 50,301 | #11370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 414 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Edward L. Pine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 31.1).
- β’Edward L. Pine Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- β’Edward L. Pine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- β’Donner Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 25.5).
- β’Edward L. Pine Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 414.
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 Donner Springs Elementary better than Edward L. Pine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward L. Pine Middle School ranks higher (32.6 vs 31.1 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 Donner Springs Elementary and Edward L. Pine Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donner Springs Elementary: 414. Edward L. Pine Middle School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donner Springs Elementary and Edward L. Pine Middle School rank in Nevada?
Donner Springs Elementary is 210th of 408 and Edward L. Pine Middle School is 38th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).