Bill Reed Middle School

Summary:

Bill Reed Middle School is a public middle school located in Loveland, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 511. The school is part of the Thompson School District R-2j, which is ranked 46 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Thompson School District, Bill Reed Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of Colorado in CMAS test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.7% of Bill Reed students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 33.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (24.46% in 2022-2023) and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.01% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools in the district. Additionally, Bill Reed Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio (14.3 in 2022-2023) than the nearby schools, which range from 15.6 to 17.3.

The consistent underperformance of Bill Reed Middle School is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, all of which ranked in the bottom 25% of Colorado middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Thompson School District, such as Turner Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School, generally outperform Bill Reed Middle School in academic metrics, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond student demographics may be contributing to Bill Reed's underperformance, and further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and support systems could help identify areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 370 West 4th Street
       Loveland, CO  80537-5416


(970) 613-7200

District: Thompson School District R-2j

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,390 Help


Students who attend Bill Reed Middle School usually attend:

High:    Thompson Valley High School

Feeder schools for Bill Reed Middle School:

Elementary:    B F Kitchen Elementary School
    Carrie Martin Elementary School
    Garfield Elementary School
    Truscott Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
24.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bill Reed Middle School ranks worse than 70.3% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Thompson School District R-2j. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.07. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bill Reed Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Thompson School District R-2j.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bill Reed Middle School is $15,390. 2 middle schools in the Thompson School District R-2j spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bill Reed Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bill Reed Middle School 341st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Bill Reed Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Thompson School District R-2j:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson School District R-2j 46th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bill Reed Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.93 220th 336 34.5%
2005 34.51 245th 340 27.9%
2006 37.92 238th 346 31.2%
2007 46.46 206th 360 42.8%
2008 46.82 212th 362 41.4%
2009 53.14 195th 377 48.3%
2010 47.35 230th 409 43.8%
2011 51.62 221st 422 47.6%
2012 49.79 226th 425 46.8%
2013 42.06 279th 454 38.5%
2014 38.90 285th 461 38.2%
2015 39.45 252nd 436 42.2%
2016 39.80 227th 400 43.3%
2017 48.10 193rd 424 54.5%
2018 44.92 213th 418 49.0%
2019 40.03 262nd 458 42.8%
2021 32.99 246th 369 33.3%
2022 31.48 289th 448 35.5%
2023 27.37 328th 480 31.7%
2024 25.07 341st 485 29.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.04 106th 222 52.3%
2019 38.62 141st 240 41.3%
2021 36.16 72nd 114 36.8%
2022 37.21 114th 197 42.1%
2023 26.32 184th 241 23.7%
2024 19.50 212th 244 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.67 180th 315 42.9%
2019 41.19 198th 352 43.8%
2021 31.27 174th 254 31.5%
2022 27.05 228th 326 30.1%
2023 24.18 256th 363 29.5%
2024 18.27 283rd 350 19.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.94 100th 121 17.4%
2019 33.96 107th 134 20.1%
2024 28.35 105th 126 16.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 178th 317 43.8%
2019 32.26 219th 343 36.2%
2021 25.65 195th 249 21.7%
2022 27.80 217th 328 33.8%
2023 26.54 241st 356 32.3%
2024 24.60 258th 357 27.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.19 136th 220 38.2%
2022 23.82 135th 169 20.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bill Reed Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 135th 199 32.2%
2019 23.48 224th 283 20.8%
2021 19.65 172nd 203 15.3%
2022 23.38 207th 265 21.9%
2023 15.07 250th 286 12.6%
2024 10.54 253rd 273 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bill Reed Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 704 0 11 46 3 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 706 5 10 46 4 n/a n/a 0 771
1990 449 5 6 29 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 447 6 7 59 3 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 450 2 8 57 9 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 839 2 10 82 8 n/a n/a 0 941
1994 932 3 9 94 5 n/a n/a 0 1043
1995 889 2 10 103 9 n/a n/a 0 1013
1996 889 2 10 103 9 n/a n/a 0 1013
1997 891 1 11 96 11 n/a n/a 0 1010
1998 918 2 15 107 12 n/a n/a 0 1054
1999 607 4 7 81 5 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 631 5 8 88 4 n/a n/a 0 736
2001 623 8 7 73 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2002 625 8 7 84 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2003 625 8 7 84 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2004 579 8 8 89 9 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 567 2 10 111 7 n/a n/a 0 697
2006 505 3 10 117 10 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 475 3 9 116 9 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 459 4 8 120 7 n/a n/a 0 598
2009 482 8 7 118 7 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 481 10 6 113 8 n/a n/a 0 618
2011 490 6 9 131 3 0 11 0 650
2012 473 8 11 153 3 0 12 0 660
2013 487 9 9 179 1 1 15 0 701
2014 474 16 9 174 3 0 19 0 695
2015 474 17 8 187 5 0 18 0 709
2016 477 14 8 164 4 0 18 0 685
2017 463 10 6 156 4 0 19 0 658
2018 439 11 6 152 3 0 17 0 628
2019 449 5 6 173 5 1 22 0 661
2020 457 6 7 176 6 1 20 0 673
2021 428 6 8 155 1 1 25 0 624
2022 361 5 5 140 4 0 27 0 542
2023 344 7 8 125 4 0 23 0 511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bill Reed Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 41.7 18.3 n/a
1989 771 44.9 17.1 8.8
1990 489 27.0 18.1 14.5
1991 522 27.8 18.7 19.9
1992 526 29.6 17.7 19.6
1993 941 42.7 22.0 16.4
1994 1043 51.3 20.3 22.8
1995 1013 52.6 19.3 15.8
1996 1013 52.6 19.3 15.8
1997 1010 51.9 19.5 15.9
1998 1054 54.7 19.3 18.8
1999 704 41.2 17.1 19.6
2000 736 33.5 22.0 28.9
2001 714 39.7 18.0 26.6
2002 727 39.3 18.5 30.3
2003 727 39.3 18.5 30.3
2004 693 44.2 15.7 40.1
2005 697 40.2 17.3 44.3
2006 645 38.3 16.8 43.3
2007 612 34.4 17.8 44.6
2008 598 36.8 16.3 45.2
2009 622 38.7 16.1 43.2
2010 618 39.1 15.8 37.7
2011 650 39.2 16.5 42
2012 660 36.7 17.9 48
2013 701 41.1 17.0 55.5
2014 695 41.3 16.8 52.5
2015 709 42.0 16.8 51.2
2016 685 39.0 17.5 48
2017 658 39.0 16.8 49.8
2018 628 38.0 16.4 50.5
2019 661 38.7 17.0 51.1
2020 673 36.4 18.4 51.7
2021 624 37.1 16.7 40.5
2022 542 34.9 15.5 35.6
2023 511 35.6 14.3 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bill Reed Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 41.7 18.3 n/a
1989 771 44.9 17.1 8.8
1990 489 27.0 18.1 14.5
1991 522 27.8 18.7 19.9
1992 526 29.6 17.7 19.6
1993 941 42.7 22.0 16.4
1994 1043 51.3 20.3 22.8
1995 1013 52.6 19.3 15.8
1996 1013 52.6 19.3 15.8
1997 1010 51.9 19.5 15.9
1998 1054 54.7 19.3 18.8
1999 704 41.2 17.1 19.6
2000 736 33.5 22.0 28.9
2001 714 39.7 18.0 26.6
2002 727 39.3 18.5 30.3
2003 727 39.3 18.5 30.3
2004 693 44.2 15.7 40.1
2005 697 40.2 17.3 44.3
2006 645 38.3 16.8 43.3
2007 612 34.4 17.8 44.6
2008 598 36.8 16.3 45.2
2009 622 38.7 16.1 43.2
2010 618 39.1 15.8 37.7
2011 650 39.2 16.5 42
2012 660 36.7 17.9 48
2013 701 41.1 17.0 55.5
2014 695 41.3 16.8 52.5
2015 709 42.0 16.8 51.2
2016 685 39.0 17.5 48
2017 658 39.0 16.8 49.8
2018 628 38.0 16.4 50.5
2019 661 38.7 17.0 51.1
2020 673 36.4 18.4 51.7
2021 624 37.1 16.7 40.5
2022 542 34.9 15.5 35.6
2023 511 35.6 14.3 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bill Reed Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,300
2020 $11,541
2021 $14,115
2022 $17,436
2023 $15,390

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bill Reed Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 328th of 480 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Reed Middle School)34.638
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)37.440
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Bill Reed Middle School)21.620.2
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)26.325.3
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Reed Middle School)47.838.1
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)45.144.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Bill Reed Middle School)27.615.7
 11.9%
   7th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)29.526.6
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Bill Reed Middle School)34.912.8
 22.1%
   8th Grade Science (Thompson School District R-2j)31.826.2
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Reed Middle School)43.529.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)44.433.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Bill Reed Middle School)31.415.5
 15.9%
   8th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)35.227.7
 7.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bill Reed Middle School)41.335.7
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)45.842.4
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Bill Reed Middle School)26.317.4
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Thompson School District R-2j)35.731.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students661511
 22.7%
African American57
 40%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic173125
 27.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White449344
 23.4%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%45%
 6.1%


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Students at Bill Reed Middle School are 67% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Bill Reed Middle School usually go on to attend Thompson Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 511 students attended Bill Reed Middle School.

Bill Reed Middle School ranks 341st of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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