Darrel Swope Middle School

901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Darrel Swope Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 10% in NV
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Darrel Swope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Darrel Swope Middle School's student population of 946 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
946 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Darrel Swope Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darrel Swope Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#43 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
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53%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Darrel Swope Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Darrel Swope Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Darrel Swope Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
25%
44%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
59%
28%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Darrel Swope Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darrel Swope Middle School's ranking?
Darrel Swope Middle School is ranked #43 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Darrel Swope Middle School often compared to?
Darrel Swope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billinghurst Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Darrel Swope Middle School?
946 students attend Darrel Swope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Darrel Swope Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darrel Swope Middle School?
Darrel Swope Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Darrel Swope Middle School offer ?
Darrel Swope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Darrel Swope Middle School part of?
Darrel Swope Middle School is part of Washoe County School District.

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5   12/17/2007
this school is a really good school for kids...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - eliza

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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