WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/obrien

1,065 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.

1,065

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	611
Black	32
Asian	34
Two or More	62
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	48

Hispanic
611 (57.4 %)
White
269 (25.3 %)
Two or More
62 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
48 (4.5 %)
Asian
34 (3.2 %)
Black
32 (3.0 %)
American Indian
9 (0.8 %)

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 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)677-5420
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/obrien
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,065
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
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 6 349

Grade 7 353

Grade 8 363

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	349
Grade 7	353
Grade 8	363

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	508	47.7%
Male	557	52.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th