The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Bill Reed Middle School
Bill Reed Middle School serves grades six through eight in Loveland, part of the Thompson School District R-2J. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school sits in a city that has grown steadily, with its incorporated limits pushing eastward toward the Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 34 interchange, an area that has become a major commercial hub for northern Colorado. Loveland itself is a mix of older residential and commercial areas near the historic downtown and newer large-scale development around Centerra. The city functions partly as a bedroom community for Fort Collins, Denver, and other Front Range employment centers, and its housing market reflects that regional demand. Home values in the area are above the national median, and rents are also elevated relative to the national average, consistent with the broader Front Range housing market.
Bill Reed Middle School enrolls students in grades six through eight. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Asian, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or of two or more races. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a majority of families face economic challenges. The school is part of the Thompson School District R-2J, which in recent years has secured voter-approved bond measures and mill levy overrides to fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and ongoing operating costs. These investments affect the district's schools broadly, including Bill Reed.
On state assessments, Bill Reed's results are below the midpoint among middle schools in Larimer County. In math, about one in six students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, roughly one in three students met that bar. In eighth-grade science, about one in four students scored proficient or above. These figures place the school's overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile relative to other middle schools in the county. A parent considering Bill Reed may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are not yet at grade level and what academic interventions are in place.
The school's enrollment is moderate for a middle school serving grades six through eight. The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of the economic circumstances many families in the attendance area face. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the supports available for those populations.
The Thompson School District R-2J has secured significant voter-approved funding in recent years. In 2022, voters approved a bond measure and a mill levy override for facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, staffing, and class size reduction. In 2024, voters approved another bond issue for facility improvements, school renovations, and safety upgrades, along with a mill levy override for operational costs. These investments signal community support for the district's infrastructure and programs, and they may translate into improved facilities and resources at Bill Reed over time.
The school's academic profile, as measured by state assessments, is below the midpoint among middle schools in Larimer County. A parent considering Bill Reed may want to ask the school about its approach to academic intervention, how it identifies and supports students who are below grade level, and what enrichment opportunities exist for students who are performing at or above grade level. The school's economic diversity is notable, with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and families may want to understand what supports are in place for students facing economic challenges. The school's location in Loveland places it within a community that has seen steady growth and significant commercial development, particularly along the I-25 corridor, and the district has demonstrated community support through recent bond and mill levy approvals.
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