Bill Reed Middle School vs Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Reed Middle School
Loveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
530 students
Garfield Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students
| Measure | Bill Reed Middle School Loveland, Colorado | Garfield Elementary School Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 262 | #457 of 993 |
| National rank | #9882 of 15,369 | #27212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Loveland | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 39.7).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 47%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Bill Reed Middle School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bill Reed Middle School better than Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 39.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bill Reed Middle School and Garfield Elementary School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Loveland and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Reed Middle School: 530. Garfield Elementary School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Reed Middle School and Garfield Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bill Reed Middle School is 145th of 262 and Garfield Elementary School is 457th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).