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#1306 of 1,815 schools in CO
Bill Reed Middle School
Middle School · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, CO
A Thompson School District R-2j middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
370 WEST 4TH STREET, Loveland, CO 80537
- Math 17% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bill Reed Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bill Reed Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,746
Median home value
$460,100
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Clark Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Loveland Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
| Lucile Erwin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Turner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Thompson School District R-2j
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #25 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bill Reed Middle School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bill Reed Middle School
Bill Reed Middle School is a public middle school in Loveland, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 514 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bill Reed Middle School
What grades does Bill Reed Middle School serve?
Bill Reed Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bill Reed Middle School?
Bill Reed Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Reed Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Reed Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bill Reed Middle School rank in CO?
Bill Reed Middle School ranks #1,306 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bill Reed Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bill Reed Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bill Reed Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bill Reed Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bill Reed Middle School a charter school?
No, Bill Reed Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bill Reed Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bill Reed Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bill Reed Middle School?
57.4% of students at Bill Reed Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (970) 613-7200
- Area population (ZIP 80537)
- 44,505
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80537; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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