- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
William Obrien Middle School held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 320048000235 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 21.8:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
William Obrien Middle School held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
William Obrien 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
William Obrien Middle School
1,067 students
What this shows William Obrien Middle School reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Obrien Middle School compares
William Obrien 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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 (~1,067 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,065 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.