Below Average
#601 of 691 schools in NV
Fred W. Traner Middle School
Middle School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Carville Drive, Reno, NV 89512
- Math 10% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fred W. Traner Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Fred W. Traner 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$45,284
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89512; 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 | 0.3 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Sparks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| E. Otis Vaughn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 598 | 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
- #95 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
Fred W. Traner Middle School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred W. Traner Middle School
Fred W. Traner Middle School is a public middle school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 574 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 691 schools in NV.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred W. Traner Middle School
What grades does Fred W. Traner Middle School serve?
Fred W. Traner Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fred W. Traner Middle School?
Fred W. Traner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred W. Traner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred W. Traner Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred W. Traner Middle School rank in NV?
Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks #601 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Fred W. Traner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred W. Traner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Fred W. Traner Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred W. Traner Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fred W. Traner Middle School a charter school?
No, Fred W. Traner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred W. Traner Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fred W. Traner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred W. Traner Middle School?
100.0% of students at Fred W. Traner 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
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (775) 333-5130
- Area population (ZIP 89512)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 89512; 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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