WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/obrien

1,067 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William O’Brien Middle School, located at 10500 Stead Boulevard in Reno, Nevada, is a key educational institution within the Washoe County School District. Serving the growing North Valleys community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 6 through 8. It provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school through a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic focus, William O’Brien Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive school culture that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential. With its location in the Stead area, the school serves as a central hub for local families, providing the resources and guidance necessary for middle schoolers to build a strong foundation for their future academic endeavors.

1,067

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	591
Black	37
Asian	43
Two or More	71
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	46

Hispanic
591 (55.4%)
White
274 (25.7%)
Two or More
71 (6.7%)
Pacific Islander
46 (4.3%)
Asian
43 (4.0%)
Black
37 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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)677-5420
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/obrien
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,067
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 350

Grade 8 356

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	361
Grade 7	350
Grade 8	356

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	546	51.2%
Male	521	48.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th