Summary:
The zip code 89512 in Reno, Nevada is home to two middle schools: Coral Academy Middle School and Fred W. Traner Middle School. While both serve students in grades 6-8, the performance and quality of these schools vary significantly.
Coral Academy Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, ranking 42nd out of 151 middle schools in Washoe County and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the county and state averages on SBAC math, reading, and science proficiency, with 39%, 61.9%, and 46.4% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively. In contrast, Fred W. Traner Middle School is ranked 139th out of 151 middle schools in the state and has a 0-star rating, with significantly lower proficiency rates in all subject areas.
The difference in per-student spending between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Coral Academy Middle School spending $4,587 per student compared to $10,783 per student at Fred W. Traner Middle School. This suggests that higher spending does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, and highlights the potential for charter schools like Coral Academy to provide high-quality educational opportunities in the same geographic area as underperforming traditional public schools.
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