School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,027
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL: 1,027 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
27.8:1 reported; state peer median 21.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in RENO. It is one of 115 current school records connected to Washoe County. NCES reports 1,027 students for 2024–25.
Among 114 middle schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 843.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.8:1, above the Nevada median of 21.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 27.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.6%
- Hispanic23.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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