Below Average
#610 of 691 schools in NV
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
Middle School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Bresson Avenue, Reno, NV 89502
- Math 11% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where E. Otis Vaughn 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$62,719
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89502; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Fred W. Traner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Edward L. Pine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 806 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #96 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
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is a public middle school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 691 schools in NV.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
What grades does E. Otis Vaughn Middle School serve?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E. Otis Vaughn Middle School rank in NV?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School ranks #610 of 691 schools in NV.
What is E. Otis Vaughn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E. Otis Vaughn Middle School a charter school?
No, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E. Otis Vaughn Middle School a Title I school?
No, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
100.0% of students at E. Otis Vaughn 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
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.8%
- Phone
- (775) 333-5160
- Area population (ZIP 89502)
- 45,708
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 89502; 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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