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Fred W. Traner Middle School

1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512

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Fred W. Traner Middle School serves 616 students in grades 6-8.

Fred W. Traner Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Fred W. Traner Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

616 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Fred W. Traner Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Fred W. Traner Middle School is 0.54, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NV)

Overall Testing Rank

#670 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

14%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fred W. Traner 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

18:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fred W. Traner Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

66%

44%

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Black

12%

White

12%

30%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Fred W. Traner Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

71%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fred W. Traner Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Washoe County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred W. Traner Middle School's ranking?

Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).

How many students attend Fred W. Traner Middle School?

616 students attend Fred W. Traner Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Fred W. Traner Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred W. Traner Middle School?

Fred W. Traner Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.

What grades does Fred W. Traner Middle School offer ?

Fred W. Traner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Fred W. Traner Middle School part of?

Fred W. Traner Middle School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education