Enrollment
1,027
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
Darrel Swope Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Darrel Swope Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darrel Swope Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nevada schools.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Darrel Swope Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darrel Swope Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darrel Swope Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darrel Swope Middle School
Darrel Swope Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 1,027 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Nevada schools and 43% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 1,027 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Darrel Swope Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Darrel Swope Middle School compares
Darrel Swope Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 69% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 92% in Nevada - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Darrel Swope Middle School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Darrel Swope Middle School.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Darrel Swope Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darrel Swope Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Darrel Swope Middle School
How many students attend Darrel Swope Middle School?
Darrel Swope Middle School has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darrel Swope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darrel Swope Middle School is 29.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darrel Swope Middle School?
24.1% of students at Darrel Swope Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darrel Swope Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Darrel Swope Middle School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darrel Swope Middle School?
Darrel Swope Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darrel Swope Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Darrel Swope Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Reno on the city page.
Is Darrel Swope Middle School a good school?
Darrel Swope Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Darrel Swope Middle School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.
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