Very Good
#634 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 35% in state
Turner Middle School
Middle School · Thompson School District R-2j · Berthoud, CO
A Thompson School District R-2j middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
950 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Berthoud, CO 80513
- Math 46% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turner Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Turner 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,024
Median home value
$558,100
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80513; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Reed Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 514 | Compare → |
| Loveland Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | Not available | 1,007 | Compare → |
| Lucile Erwin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
| Walt Clark Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 357 | 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
- #9 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
Turner Middle School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turner Middle School
Turner Middle School is a public middle school in Berthoud, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 448 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turner Middle School
What grades does Turner Middle School serve?
Turner Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turner Middle School rank in CO?
Turner Middle School ranks #634 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Turner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Turner Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Turner Middle School a charter school?
No, Turner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turner Middle School a Title I school?
No, Turner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Middle School?
24.3% of students at Turner 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (970) 613-7400
- Area population (ZIP 80513)
- 16,997
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 80513; 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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