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Jarrett Middle School vs. Reed Middle School

Should you attend Jarrett Middle School or Reed Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jarrett Middle School
840 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Reed Middle School
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jarrett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Jarrett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Reed Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
501 students
509 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jarrett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reed Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jarrett Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reed Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jarrett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reed Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jarrett Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reed Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1630 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1412 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jarrett Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reed Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
30%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jarrett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jarrett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
32%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jarrett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jarrett Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Reed Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
183
198
Grade 7 Students
154
167
Grade 8 Students
164
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jarrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jarrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jarrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jarrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jarrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jarrett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reed Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jarrett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reed Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jarrett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reed Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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