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#1938 of 3,192 schools in MI
Reed City Middle School
Middle School · Reed City Area Public Schools · Reed City, MI
A Reed City Area Public Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
233 WEST CHURCH AVE, Reed City, MI 49677
- Math 31% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reed City Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reed City 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,093/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reed City), 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
$58,829
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy Eagle VillageCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Reed City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reed City Middle School is listed in Reed City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reed City Middle School
Reed City Middle School is a public middle school in Reed City, MI, part of Reed City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 470 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,938 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reed City Middle School
What grades does Reed City Middle School serve?
Reed City Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Reed City Middle School?
Reed City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed City Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reed City Middle School rank in MI?
Reed City Middle School ranks #1,938 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Reed City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reed City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Reed City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reed City Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Reed City Middle School a charter school?
No, Reed City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reed City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Reed City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reed City Middle School?
62.3% of students at Reed City 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (231) 832-6174
- Area population (ZIP 49677)
- 7,286
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 49677; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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