- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
Marce Herz Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marce Herz Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000939
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marce Herz Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marce Herz Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marce Herz Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Marce Herz Middle School held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 320048000939 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 25.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Marce Herz Middle School held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Marce Herz Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school
Marce Herz Middle School
957 students
What this shows Marce Herz Middle School reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marce Herz Middle School compares
Marce Herz Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 85% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Nevada - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Marce Herz Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marce Herz Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marce Herz Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marce Herz Middle School
How many students attend Marce Herz Middle School?
Marce Herz Middle School has 957 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marce Herz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marce Herz Middle School is 25.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marce Herz Middle School?
11.9% of students at Marce Herz Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marce Herz Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marce Herz Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marce Herz Middle School?
Marce Herz Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marce Herz Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Marce Herz Middle School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Marce Herz 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.