For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,426 students in 89509, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 89509, NV are Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Darrel Swope Middle School and Turning Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89509 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89509, NV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89509, NV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #33.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
89509, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Opportunity School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 89509, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 89509, NV include Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Darrel Swope Middle School and Turning Point.
How many public middle schools are located in 89509?
3 public middle schools are located in 89509.
What is the racial composition of students in 89509?
89509 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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