DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/swope

1,027 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Darrell C. Swope Middle School is a public school located in the historic Old Southwest neighborhood of Reno, Nevada. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing history within the Washoe County School District. Its central location makes it a focal point for the local community, and it provides a traditional middle school environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the rigorous academic demands of high school.

The school is perhaps most notable for its specialized Magnet Program, specifically the **Swope Middle School Magnet School for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)**. This program attracts high-achieving students from across the district, offering an enriched curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, advanced study, and creative problem-solving. Beyond academics, Swope typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, student government, and elective courses, aiming to foster both the social and intellectual growth of its diverse student body.

1,027

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	238
Black	12
Asian	55
Two or More	72
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	14

White
633 (61.6%)
Hispanic
238 (23.2%)
Two or More
72 (7.0%)
Asian
55 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.4%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)333-5330
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/swope
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,027
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 361

Grade 7 364

Grade 8 302

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	361
Grade 7	364
Grade 8	302

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	504	49.1%
Male	523	50.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th