Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Darrel Swope Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Darrel Swope Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darrel Swope Middle School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Darrel Swope Middle School?
946 students attend Darrel Swope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Darrel Swope Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darrel Swope Middle School?
Darrel Swope Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Darrel Swope Middle School offer ?
Darrel Swope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Darrel Swope Middle School part of?
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