Very Good
#274 of 691 schools in NV
Top 40% in state
Billinghurst Middle School
Middle School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6685 CHESTERFIELD LANE, Reno, NV 89523
- Math 49% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Billinghurst Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Billinghurst Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,384
Median home value
$569,300
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrel Swope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Newton Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–10 | 3.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #43 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Billinghurst Middle School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Billinghurst Middle School
Billinghurst Middle School is a public middle school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 935 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Billinghurst Middle School
What grades does Billinghurst Middle School serve?
Billinghurst Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Billinghurst Middle School?
Billinghurst Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billinghurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billinghurst Middle School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Billinghurst Middle School rank in NV?
Billinghurst Middle School ranks #274 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Billinghurst Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Billinghurst Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Billinghurst Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Billinghurst Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Billinghurst Middle School a charter school?
No, Billinghurst Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Billinghurst Middle School a Title I school?
No, Billinghurst Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Billinghurst Middle School?
22.2% of students at Billinghurst Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (775) 746-5870
- Area population (ZIP 89523)
- 37,167
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89523; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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