Enrollment
1,067
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
William Obrien Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Obrien Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000235
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Obrien Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Obrien Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Obrien Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Obrien Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Obrien Middle School
William Obrien Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 1,067 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.4% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,067 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 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 306 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,067 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside William Obrien 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 William Obrien Middle School compares
William Obrien 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Nevada - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 25.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, William Obrien Middle School is more mixed than 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 William Obrien 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 William Obrien 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Obrien 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 (~1,067 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Obrien Middle School
How many students attend William Obrien Middle School?
William Obrien Middle School has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Obrien Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Obrien Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Obrien Middle School?
96.4% of students at William Obrien Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Obrien Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Obrien Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Obrien Middle School?
William Obrien Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 William Obrien Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, William Obrien Middle School ranks #10 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 William Obrien Middle School a good school?
William Obrien Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 William Obrien 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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