Fred W. Traner Middle School vs High Desert Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred W. Traner Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
530 students
High Desert Montessori
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students
| Measure | Fred W. Traner Middle School Reno, Nevada | High Desert Montessori Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 106 | #165 of 408 |
| National rank | #15181 of 15,369 | #32677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 530 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 8.8).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 100%).
- •Fred W. Traner Middle School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 529.
- •Fred W. Traner Middle School is a public school while High Desert Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fred W. Traner Middle School better than High Desert Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert Montessori ranks higher (38.9 vs 8.8 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 Fred W. Traner Middle School and High Desert Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W. Traner Middle School: 530. High Desert Montessori: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W. Traner Middle School and High Desert Montessori rank in Nevada?
Fred W. Traner Middle School is 94th of 106 and High Desert Montessori is 165th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).