Silver Lake Elementary vs William Obrien Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Lake Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
William Obrien Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Silver Lake Elementary Reno, Nevada | William Obrien Middle School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 408 | #95 of 106 |
| National rank | #29355 of 50,301 | #15186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 16% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 8.8).
- •Silver Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Silver Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Silver Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.8).
- •William Obrien Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 491.
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 Silver Lake Elementary better than William Obrien Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Lake Elementary ranks higher (43.9 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 Silver Lake Elementary and William Obrien Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Lake Elementary: 491. William Obrien Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Lake Elementary and William Obrien Middle School rank in Nevada?
Silver Lake Elementary is 126th of 408 and William Obrien Middle School is 95th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).