Cold Springs Middle School

Summary:

Cold Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Reno, Nevada, serving 648 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Cold Springs Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada middle schools over the past several years, with significantly lower performance on SBAC assessments compared to the Washoe County and Nevada state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.6% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.2% to 15.3% across grade levels, compared to 23.6% to 29.7% in Washoe County. In Reading, Cold Springs Middle School's proficiency rates are also below the district and state averages, ranging from 18.9% to 33% compared to 37% to 41.1% in Washoe County.

Interestingly, Coral Academy Middle School, Darrel Swope Middle School, and Billinghurst Middle School, which are nearby schools, consistently rank in the top half of Nevada middle schools and have much higher proficiency rates on SBAC assessments. Schools like Fred W. Traner Middle School and Desert Skies Middle School also have lower academic performance compared to the state and district averages, similar to Cold Springs Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 18235 Cody Court
       Reno, NV  89508


(775) 677-5433

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,827 Help


Students who attend Cold Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Valleys High School

Feeder schools for Cold Springs Middle School:

Elementary:    Nancy Gomes Elementary
    Silver Lake Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
Hispanic:
34.4%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cold Springs Middle School ranks worse than 74.5% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 11th 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 21.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), Hispanic (34.4%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cold Springs Middle School is 20.2, which is the 6th 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 Cold Springs Middle School is $9,827, which is the 8th highest among 18 middle schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cold Springs Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cold Springs Middle School 114th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 47.28 45th 82 45.1%
2009 34.91 51st 83 38.6%
2010 32.88 47th 70 32.9%
2011 43.35 50th 82 39.0%
2012 46.00 46th 84 45.2%
2013 64.55 40th 121 66.9%
2014 57.51 48th 117 59.0%
2016 47.57 58th 122 52.5%
2017 46.00 61st 126 51.6%
2018 50.54 51st 114 55.3%
2019 46.46 80th 159 49.7%
2021 29.54 97th 145 33.1%
2022 28.63 104th 151 31.1%
2023 26.53 107th 152 29.6%
2024 21.84 114th 153 25.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.05 50th 60 16.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 56th 75 25.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.60 68th 84 19.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.20 41st 100 59.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.97 37th 106 65.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 56th 108 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 46th 95 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cold Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.81 58th 105 44.8%
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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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by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2019

Open Quote Administration is sub par, they do not care about parent concerns nor the safety of certain children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Open Quote Granted my child has only been there for one year, 5th grade, but the teacher is sub par. Doesn't explain the lessons well, tends to lose homework and during the parent teacher conferences, expects the student to do the conference. Sever nepotism runs rampant within the administration. I would advise avoiding Cold Springs Middle School School at all cost if possible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cold Springs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 629 41 37 190 18 n/a n/a 0 915
2008 640 46 42 215 18 n/a n/a 0 961
2009 637 37 37 214 22 n/a n/a 0 947
2010 563 25 34 198 19 n/a n/a 0 839
2011 508 22 17 241 11 10 47 0 856
2012 495 18 16 201 18 5 44 0 797
2013 479 16 18 195 12 3 42 0 765
2014 458 14 15 172 9 4 54 0 726
2015 442 10 13 178 12 4 58 0 717
2016 463 12 13 177 10 5 60 0 740
2017 480 15 13 216 9 6 61 0 800
2018 576 22 15 296 8 10 53 0 980
2019 574 21 15 300 5 11 67 0 993
2020 580 12 14 312 4 7 72 0 1001
2021 524 13 9 302 5 8 65 0 926
2022 384 9 6 213 5 3 44 0 664
2023 370 7 6 223 1 2 39 0 648

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 Cold Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 915 41.0 22.3 n/a
2008 961 42.0 22.9 25.6
2009 947 42.5 22.3 30.9
2010 839 38.0 22.0 34.7
2011 856 39.0 21.9 41.2
2012 797 42.0 18.9 40.3
2013 765 36.0 21.2 42
2014 726 32.5 22.3 39.8
2015 717 29.0 24.7 41.7
2016 740 30.0 24.6 42
2017 800 38.0 21.0 42.3
2018 980 41.0 23.9 41.4
2019 993 48.0 20.6 42
2020 1001 46.0 21.7 42.7
2021 926 66.0 14.0 31.6
2022 664 n/a n/a 27
2023 648 32.0 20.2 34.7

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 Cold Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 915 41.0 22.3 n/a
2008 961 42.0 22.9 25.6
2009 947 42.5 22.3 30.9
2010 839 38.0 22.0 34.7
2011 856 39.0 21.9 41.2
2012 797 42.0 18.9 40.3
2013 765 36.0 21.2 42
2014 726 32.5 22.3 39.8
2015 717 29.0 24.7 41.7
2016 740 30.0 24.6 42
2017 800 38.0 21.0 42.3
2018 980 41.0 23.9 41.4
2019 993 48.0 20.6 42
2020 1001 46.0 21.7 42.7
2021 926 66.0 14.0 31.6
2022 664 n/a n/a 27
2023 648 32.0 20.2 34.7

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 Cold Springs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $177 (2.3%) $7,475 (97.7%) $7,652
2020 $212 (2.8%) $7,297 (97.2%) $7,508
2021 $537 (6.5%) $7,725 (93.5%) $8,262
2022 $698 (7.1%) $9,130 (92.9%) $9,827

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cold Springs 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 80th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 152 Middle schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Cold Springs Middle School)33.317.7
 15.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)41.728.7
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Cold Springs Middle School)42.726.4
 16.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.137.3
 13.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cold Springs Middle School)33.117.3
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)36.429
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Cold Springs Middle School)52.130.5
 21.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.340.3
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cold Springs Middle School)27.716.4
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)35.123.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Cold Springs Middle School)53.834.6
 19.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.240.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Cold Springs Middle School)36.233.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Washoe County)44.436.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Cold Springs Middle School)32.417.1
 15.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Cold Springs Middle School)47.730.5
 17.2%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Cold Springs Middle School)26.733.8
 7.1%
   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 Students993648
 34.7%
African American217
 66.7%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian156
 60%
Hispanic300223
 25.7%
Pacific Islander112
 81.8%
White574370
 35.5%
Two or More Races6739
 41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%34.7%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cold Springs Middle School

Students at Cold Springs Middle School are 57% White, 34% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Cold Springs Middle School ranks 114th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Cold Springs Middle School.

Students who attend Cold Springs Middle School usually go on to attend North Valleys High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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