Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Bill Reed Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bill Reed Middle School's student population of 542 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bill Reed Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill Reed Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
66%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Reed Middle School's ranking?
Bill Reed Middle School is ranked #1098 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bill Reed Middle School often compared to?
Bill Reed Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucile Erwin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Bill Reed Middle School?
542 students attend Bill Reed Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bill Reed Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill Reed Middle School?
Bill Reed Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bill Reed Middle School offer ?
Bill Reed Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bill Reed Middle School part of?
Bill Reed Middle School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2016
Absolutely loved Bill Reed. So many great opportunities and it truly feels like a family. Students are always encouraged to try new things, academic or extracurricular, and it definitely is beneficial in high school.
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