Fred W. Traner Middle School

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Fred W. Traner Middle School is a public middle school in Reno, Nevada, serving 531 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $10,783 in the 2021-2022 school year, Fred W. Traner Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Nevada, ranking 153 out of 153 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages across all grade levels. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as student demographics and school culture, may be contributing to the school's challenges.

The nearby schools in the Washoe County School District tend to have a much higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of minority students compared to Fred W. Traner Middle School, which has a highly diverse student population with a majority Hispanic (70.24%) and a significant percentage of African American (4.14%), Asian (5.46%), Pacific Islander (4.52%), and Native American (0.94%) students. Additionally, Fred W. Traner Middle School has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, in contrast to the nearby schools, which have much lower free and reduced-price lunch rates. Addressing the unique challenges faced by the students at Fred W. Traner Middle School will require a comprehensive and collaborative approach that addresses their specific needs.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1700 Carville Drive
       Reno, NV  89512


(775) 333-5130

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,783 Help


Feeder schools for Fred W. Traner Middle School:

Elementary:    Bernice Mathews Elementary
    Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy
    Lois Allen Elementary
    Rita Cannan Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.2%
White:
9.6%
Asian:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks last among 18 ranked middle schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.2%), White (9.6%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred W. Traner Middle School is 18.4, which is the 4th best among 18 middle schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred W. Traner Middle School is $10,783, which is the 2nd highest among 18 middle schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fred W. Traner Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fred W. Traner Middle School 153rd of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Fred W. Traner Middle School in the ranking list.)

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fred W. Traner Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 15.32 66th 82 19.5%
2009 18.41 67th 83 19.3%
2011 18.07 61st 82 25.6%
2012 17.00 68th 84 19.0%
2013 22.40 98th 121 19.0%
2014 23.46 91st 117 22.2%
2016 13.34 110th 122 9.8%
2017 12.06 118th 126 6.3%
2018 11.60 111th 114 2.6%
2019 11.47 150th 159 5.7%
2021 6.47 144th 145 0.7%
2022 6.30 151st 151 0.0%
2023 6.48 151st 152 0.7%
2024 5.90 153rd 153 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.22 69th 75 8.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 73rd 84 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.74 93rd 100 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.66 102nd 106 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.87 101st 108 6.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.42 91st 95 4.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.82 13th 13 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fred W. Traner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.40 104th 105 1.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fred W. Traner Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 337 70 62 122 19 n/a n/a -5 605
1989 348 70 57 132 18 n/a n/a 0 625
1990 317 50 87 173 24 n/a n/a 0 651
1991 245 47 45 129 26 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 263 55 51 129 32 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 296 62 43 170 21 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 354 62 47 155 19 n/a n/a 0 637
1995 160 47 43 155 14 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 160 47 43 155 14 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 128 47 55 171 10 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 153 51 47 183 6 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 179 58 52 203 11 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 151 58 56 233 21 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 156 70 53 233 20 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 139 63 53 286 13 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 139 63 53 286 13 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 153 72 50 292 13 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 562 562
2006 105 49 47 320 12 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 106 37 43 380 10 n/a n/a 0 576
2008 103 43 50 377 13 n/a n/a 0 586
2009 109 43 50 355 14 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 98 56 44 388 10 n/a n/a 0 596
2011 78 40 27 395 4 18 15 0 577
2012 79 37 27 399 1 23 17 0 583
2013 81 39 30 422 4 18 22 0 616
2014 101 30 26 544 9 21 22 0 753
2015 86 44 26 545 10 20 24 0 755
2016 77 41 28 564 13 21 33 0 777
2017 83 39 24 567 10 34 23 0 780
2018 82 38 21 592 8 31 30 0 802
2019 91 38 20 562 7 33 30 0 781
2020 79 40 28 465 14 28 31 0 685
2021 72 47 30 407 10 23 27 0 616
2022 53 42 29 403 5 21 29 0 582
2023 51 22 29 373 5 24 27 0 531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred W. Traner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 36.0 16.8 n/a
1989 625 36.0 17.3 38.9
1990 651 36.0 18.0 35.6
1991 492 28.0 17.5 41.7
1992 530 30.0 17.6 40.8
1993 592 29.0 20.4 39.4
1994 637 35.0 18.2 32.2
1995 419 28.5 14.7 71.6
1996 419 28.5 14.7 71.6
1997 411 28.5 14.4 47
1998 440 24.5 18.0 64.3
1999 503 28.5 17.6 72.2
2000 519 32.5 16.0 65.3
2001 532 31.5 16.9 74.8
2002 554 29.0 19.1 74.7
2003 554 29.0 19.1 74.7
2004 580 43.0 13.5 75.5
2005 562 n/a n/a n/a
2006 533 35.0 15.2 n/a
2007 576 37.0 15.6 n/a
2008 586 36.0 16.3 75.8
2009 571 31.5 18.1 80
2010 596 33.5 17.7 85.2
2011 577 31.5 18.3 98.8
2012 583 29.5 19.7 99.5
2013 616 28.0 22.0 99.5
2014 753 37.5 20.0 99.6
2015 755 37.0 20.4 99.6
2016 777 40.0 19.4 94.7
2017 780 45.5 17.1 100
2018 802 44.0 18.2 100
2019 781 40.0 19.5 100
2020 685 46.0 14.8 100
2021 616 41.0 15.0 100
2022 582 n/a n/a 100
2023 531 28.8 18.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred W. Traner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 36.0 16.8 n/a
1989 625 36.0 17.3 38.9
1990 651 36.0 18.0 35.6
1991 492 28.0 17.5 41.7
1992 530 30.0 17.6 40.8
1993 592 29.0 20.4 39.4
1994 637 35.0 18.2 32.2
1995 419 28.5 14.7 71.6
1996 419 28.5 14.7 71.6
1997 411 28.5 14.4 47
1998 440 24.5 18.0 64.3
1999 503 28.5 17.6 72.2
2000 519 32.5 16.0 65.3
2001 532 31.5 16.9 74.8
2002 554 29.0 19.1 74.7
2003 554 29.0 19.1 74.7
2004 580 43.0 13.5 75.5
2005 562 n/a n/a n/a
2006 533 35.0 15.2 n/a
2007 576 37.0 15.6 n/a
2008 586 36.0 16.3 75.8
2009 571 31.5 18.1 80
2010 596 33.5 17.7 85.2
2011 577 31.5 18.3 98.8
2012 583 29.5 19.7 99.5
2013 616 28.0 22.0 99.5
2014 753 37.5 20.0 99.6
2015 755 37.0 20.4 99.6
2016 777 40.0 19.4 94.7
2017 780 45.5 17.1 100
2018 802 44.0 18.2 100
2019 781 40.0 19.5 100
2020 685 46.0 14.8 100
2021 616 41.0 15.0 100
2022 582 n/a n/a 100
2023 531 28.8 18.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred W. Traner Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $738 (8.0%) $8,445 (92.0%) $9,183
2020 $645 (6.5%) $9,306 (93.5%) $9,951
2021 $960 (9.1%) $9,534 (90.9%) $10,494
2022 $1,522 (14.1%) $9,261 (85.9%) $10,783

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred W. Traner Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 151st of 152 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Fred W. Traner Middle School)11.88.6
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)41.728.7
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Fred W. Traner Middle School)18.68.5
 10.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.137.3
 13.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fred W. Traner Middle School)11.810.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)36.429
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Fred W. Traner Middle School)25.614.6
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.340.3
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fred W. Traner Middle School)17.16.8
 10.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)35.125.1
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.2
 8.1%
8th Grade Reading (Fred W. Traner Middle School)31.413.3
 18.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.240.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Fred W. Traner Middle School)19.511.2
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washoe County)44.436.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Fred W. Traner Middle School)13.87.9
 5.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Fred W. Traner Middle School)26.112.1
 14%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Fred W. Traner Middle School)19.511.2
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students781531
 32%
African American3822
 42.1%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2029
 45%
Hispanic562373
 33.6%
Pacific Islander3324
 27.3%
White9151
 44%
Two or More Races3027
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Fred W. Traner Middle School are 70% Hispanic, 10% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Fred W. Traner Middle School.

Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Nevada middle schools.


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