- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparks, NV
Sparks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sparks 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 320048000247
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparks Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparks Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparks Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Sparks Middle School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 320048000247 · Sparks, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 20.7:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Sparks Middle School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sparks 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 622
Sparks Middle School
622 students
What this shows Sparks Middle School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparks Middle School compares
Sparks Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 65% in Nevada - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
White 10.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Sparks 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 Sparks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparks 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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sparks Middle School
How many students attend Sparks Middle School?
Sparks Middle School has 622 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparks Middle School?
95.9% of students at Sparks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sparks Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparks Middle School?
Sparks 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 Sparks Middle School rank among middle schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparks Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Sparks, 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 Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Sparks 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.