E. Otis Vaughn Middle School

1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 572 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 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

E. Otis Vaughn Middle School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026

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 0.45, 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)
#642 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
7%
30%
23%
44%
21%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
73%
45%
Black
4%
12%
White
14%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School, Edward L. Pine 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?
572 students attend E. Otis Vaughn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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