Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E Otis Vaughn Middle School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School's student population of 554 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
74%
46%
Black
3%
12%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Otis Vaughn Middle School's ranking?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is ranked #642 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are E. Otis Vaughn Middle School often compared to?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward L. Pine Middle School, Yvonne Shaw Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
554 students attend E. Otis Vaughn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does E. Otis Vaughn Middle School offer ?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E. Otis Vaughn Middle School part of?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is part of Washoe County School District.
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