Fred W. Traner Middle School vs Rita Cannan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 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
Rita Cannan Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Fred W. Traner Middle School Reno, Nevada | Rita Cannan Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 106 | #398 of 408 |
| National rank | #15181 of 15,369 | #50122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 14% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred W. Traner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.8 vs 6.1).
- •Rita Cannan Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Fred W. Traner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Fred W. Traner Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.3).
- •Fred W. Traner Middle School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 405.
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 Rita Cannan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks higher (8.8 vs 6.1 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 Fred W. Traner Middle School and Rita Cannan Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W. Traner Middle School: 530. Rita Cannan Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W. Traner Middle School and Rita Cannan Elementary rank in Nevada?
Fred W. Traner Middle School is 94th of 106 and Rita Cannan Elementary is 398th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).