Reed Middle

Summary:

Reed Middle is a public middle school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 512 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student body, with a majority of White students (66.99%) and significant populations of African American (14.45%) and Hispanic (6.45%) students.

Academically, Reed Middle has struggled in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages, particularly for African American and Special Education students. However, the school's Gifted and Talented students perform relatively well, ranking in the top quarter of Missouri middle schools. The high poverty rate at Reed Middle, with 69.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Springfield R-XII district, such as Cherokee Middle, Pershing Middle, and Hickory Hills Middle, significantly outperform Reed Middle on academic measures, with over 60% of students proficient in Math and ELA at some of these schools. This stark contrast in performance within the same district is noteworthy and suggests that Reed Middle may need to address the root causes of its academic struggles, such as the impact of poverty and racial achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2000 N Lyon
       Springfield, MO  65803-2644


(417) 523-6300

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
262nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,328 Help


Students who attend Reed Middle usually attend:

High:    Hillcrest High

Feeder schools for Reed Middle:

Elementary:    Bowerman Elementary
    Robberson Elementary
    Watkins Elementary
    Williams Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  512

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
African American:
14.5%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reed Middle ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.62. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), African American (14.5%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed Middle is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 9 middle schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed Middle is $11,328. 6 middle schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Reed Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Middle 262nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Reed Middle in the ranking list.)

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Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 206th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reed Middle

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Rank History for all students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.38 475th 619 23.3%
2007 35.42 478th 624 23.4%
2008 32.37 514th 624 17.6%
2009 25.40 523rd 601 13.0%
2010 21.04 564th 614 8.1%
2011 22.34 564th 625 9.8%
2012 18.54 574th 623 7.9%
2013 29.35 548th 649 15.6%
2014 34.22 485th 633 23.4%
2015 37.75 405th 585 30.8%
2016 25.68 358th 435 17.7%
2017 17.18 511th 568 10.0%
2018 29.38 433rd 552 21.6%
2019 39.15 373rd 587 36.5%
2021 56.91 192nd 454 57.7%
2022 47.26 250th 459 45.5%
2023 44.62 262nd 459 42.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.66 73rd 79 7.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.45 151st 192 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 393rd 422 6.9%
2019 26.59 403rd 482 16.4%
2021 56.99 126th 371 66.0%
2022 40.40 223rd 365 38.9%
2023 43.37 219th 382 42.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.09 139th 162 14.2%
2019 25.95 154th 204 24.5%
2022 31.37 133rd 187 28.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.06 87th 104 16.3%
2019 57.09 62nd 121 48.8%
2023 72.15 12th 48 75.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.99 113th 129 12.4%
2021 42.12 82nd 135 39.3%
2022 26.88 116th 148 21.6%
2023 34.55 104th 153 32.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 60th 96 37.5%
2019 43.55 78th 130 40.0%
2021 44.56 36th 67 46.3%
2022 64.90 16th 78 79.5%
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Rank History for White students at Reed Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 392nd 479 18.2%
2019 39.08 318th 527 39.7%
2021 58.28 135th 376 64.1%
2022 46.84 186th 381 51.2%
2023 43.27 217th 385 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Reed Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 510 510
1992 479 26 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 462 18 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 441 23 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 518 36 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 518 36 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 547 38 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 598
1998 558 32 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 500 37 4 11 6 n/a n/a 0 558
2000 496 24 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 477 30 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 502 41 9 12 4 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 502 41 9 12 4 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 522 45 7 10 5 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 537 54 5 15 8 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 467 52 2 12 10 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 451 67 5 15 9 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 418 55 3 16 6 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 381 42 5 17 7 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 388 46 2 11 6 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 350 61 7 13 3 0 0 0 434
2012 385 79 3 25 5 2 2 0 501
2013 396 77 5 24 6 2 6 0 516
2014 442 76 6 20 5 1 16 0 566
2015 462 86 9 22 2 2 20 0 603
2016 471 88 9 25 6 3 24 0 626
2017 502 88 6 24 6 4 28 0 658
2018 515 79 5 30 2 3 40 0 674
2019 520 64 11 34 5 5 45 0 684
2020 510 84 15 42 3 6 59 0 719
2021 446 73 12 56 7 4 46 0 644
2022 373 82 9 46 5 2 44 0 561
2023 343 74 7 33 5 5 45 0 512

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 Reed Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 510 33.5 15.2 50
1992 511 32.2 15.8 46.4
1993 487 31.5 15.5 52.8
1994 476 30.3 15.7 56.1
1995 566 38.3 14.8 n/a
1996 566 38.3 14.8 n/a
1997 598 37.8 15.8 49.3
1998 602 40.1 15.0 57.6
1999 558 39.2 14.2 73.5
2000 537 40.8 13.2 73.6
2001 521 39.6 13.2 75
2002 568 38.7 14.7 71.3
2003 568 38.7 14.7 71.3
2004 589 38.8 15.2 75.6
2005 619 39.9 15.5 73.3
2006 543 39.5 13.7 78.5
2007 547 38.4 14.2 79.9
2008 498 40.4 12.3 79.3
2009 452 39.1 11.6 81.6
2010 453 38.0 11.9 84.5
2011 434 34.4 12.5 84.6
2012 501 35.5 14.1 82.4
2013 516 37.4 13.7 81.6
2014 566 39.4 14.3 80.9
2015 603 39.0 15.4 79.3
2016 626 45.0 13.9 77.6
2017 658 44.5 14.7 73.1
2018 674 46.7 14.4 74.2
2019 684 45.8 14.9 72.4
2020 719 47.4 15.1 70.8
2021 644 46.5 13.8 73.4
2022 561 43.6 12.8 65.4
2023 512 42.2 12.1 69.9

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 Reed Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 510 33.5 15.2 50
1992 511 32.2 15.8 46.4
1993 487 31.5 15.5 52.8
1994 476 30.3 15.7 56.1
1995 566 38.3 14.8 n/a
1996 566 38.3 14.8 n/a
1997 598 37.8 15.8 49.3
1998 602 40.1 15.0 57.6
1999 558 39.2 14.2 73.5
2000 537 40.8 13.2 73.6
2001 521 39.6 13.2 75
2002 568 38.7 14.7 71.3
2003 568 38.7 14.7 71.3
2004 589 38.8 15.2 75.6
2005 619 39.9 15.5 73.3
2006 543 39.5 13.7 78.5
2007 547 38.4 14.2 79.9
2008 498 40.4 12.3 79.3
2009 452 39.1 11.6 81.6
2010 453 38.0 11.9 84.5
2011 434 34.4 12.5 84.6
2012 501 35.5 14.1 82.4
2013 516 37.4 13.7 81.6
2014 566 39.4 14.3 80.9
2015 603 39.0 15.4 79.3
2016 626 45.0 13.9 77.6
2017 658 44.5 14.7 73.1
2018 674 46.7 14.4 74.2
2019 684 45.8 14.9 72.4
2020 719 47.4 15.1 70.8
2021 644 46.5 13.8 73.4
2022 561 43.6 12.8 65.4
2023 512 42.2 12.1 69.9

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 Reed Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $593 (6.4%) $8,685 (93.6%) $9,278
2020 $586 (6.5%) $8,433 (93.5%) $9,018
2021 $762 (7.9%) $8,875 (92.1%) $9,637
2022 $1,585 (14.0%) $9,742 (86.0%) $11,328

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 262nd of 459 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Reed Middle)38.342.1
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)39.245.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Middle)46.740
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.340.4
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Reed Middle)16.724.9
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)30.237.2
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Middle)44.331.3
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)44.140.9
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reed Middle)18.924.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)14.135.8
 21.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Reed Middle)35.428.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)41.234.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Middle)4335.9
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.345
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Reed Middle)61.588
 26.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Springfield R-Xii)31.530.2
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students684512
 25.1%
African American6474
 15.6%
American Indian55
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic3433
 2.9%
Pacific Islander55
White520343
 34%
Two or More Races4545
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%69.9%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Reed Middle usually go on to attend Hillcrest High

In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended Reed Middle.

Students at Reed Middle are 67% White, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Reed Middle ranks 262nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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