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FC Reed Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

FC Reed Middle School is a public middle school located in Bridgman, Michigan, serving 255 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Bridgman Public Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

FC Reed Middle School consistently performs well above the state average in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts, M-Step/Math, M-Step/Science, and M-Step/Social Studies compared to the Michigan state averages across all grade levels. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, the most recent data shows a relatively low rate of 13.6%, better than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as New Buffalo Middle School and Upton Middle School, FC Reed Middle School stands out as a top-performing institution. The school's high spending per student, at $20,012 in the 2023-2024 school year, and low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 suggest a well-resourced and favorable learning environment. Overall, FC Reed Middle School's consistent high performance, exceptional subgroup support, and strong resource allocation make it a standout among the surrounding middle schools in the region.

261

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,012

Per pupil spending ?

38.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106-9366

(269) 465-5410

District: Bridgman Public Schools

Students who attend FC Reed Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bridgman High School

Feeder schools for FC Reed Middle School:

Elementary:

Bridgman Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (61% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Michigan middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Michigan avg39%

62^nd of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 613Bridgman Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	62 of 890	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	66 of 897	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	87.0	96 of 883	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	95 of 776	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	88.7	52 of 675	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	85.2	91 of 792	88.5%	★★★★☆
2018	91.4	61 of 838	92.7%	★★★★★
2017	88.1	67 of 821	91.8%	★★★★★
2016	86.1	88 of 894	90.2%	★★★★★
2015	81.0	130 of 919	85.9%	★★★★☆
2014	74.1	194 of 921	78.9%	★★★★☆
2013	58.3	366 of 919	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.8	358 of 900	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.2	322 of 858	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.0	253 of 851	70.3%	★★★★☆
2009	75.0	192 of 847	77.3%	★★★★☆
2008	73.7	205 of 839	75.6%	★★★★☆
2007	64.9	341 of 823	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.4	238 of 806	70.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	98 of 789	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	90.0	58 of 771	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	94 of 770	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	82.5	77 of 657	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	56 of 521	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.4	81 of 658	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	89.4	65 of 794	91.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	49 of 832	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	42 of 836	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.6	48 of 825	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	76.8	90 of 691	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	91.0	21 of 523	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	81.6	54 of 672	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	88.2	40 of 815	95.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	35 of 798	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	108 of 786	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	132 of 776	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	120 of 658	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	88.3	46 of 540	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	82.9	84 of 639	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	88.9	66 of 797	91.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	99.5	2 of 377	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	67 of 696	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.4	69 of 701	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	83.2	91 of 688	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	94 of 638	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	86.3	56 of 577	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	78.3	100 of 624	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	87.0	67 of 678	90.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2018)99th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)96th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile~ school

White (2025)90th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)88th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies64%+26 vs state

Mathematics64%+33 vs state

Science60%+20 vs state

English Language Arts58%+18 vs state

Math51%+18 vs state

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Schools Near FC Reed Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
FC Reed Middle School	Public	5-8	10254 California	Bridgman	49106	Berrien County	Bridgman Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 465-5410	261	20	13.1	38.3%	222 (85.1%)	3 (1.1%)	21 (8.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	91.2	62^nd of 890 public middle schools	93.0%		91.1	66^th of 897 public middle schools	92.6%	4	88.9	63.5	57.6	53.5	64.5	53.0	40.8	59.7	47.7	73.4	47.7	81.3	$20,012	$898	$19,114
Lakeshore Middle School	Public	6-8	1459 W John Beers Rd	Stevensville	49127	Berrien County	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	No	No	No	No	(269) 428-1408	612	36	17.0	33.2%	498 (81.4%)	30 (4.9%)	43 (7.0%)	19 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	84.7	103^rd of 890 public middle schools	88.4%		84.4	102^nd of 897 public middle schools	88.6%	1	79.2	49.2		48.1	53.5		51.0	48.0		61.4		62.5	$14,802	$1,191	$13,611
Upton Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Maiden Ln	Saint Joseph	49085	Berrien County	St. Joseph Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 926-3400	690	36	19.0	20.7%	510 (73.9%)	57 (8.3%)	54 (7.8%)	34 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.8%)	89.8	73^rd of 890 public middle schools	91.8%		90.2	70^th of 897 public middle schools	92.2%	3	88.0	55.8		56.3	66.1		51.3	50.9		56.1		65.7	$13,786	$499	$13,287
Berrien Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	502 Middle School Drive	Berrien Springs	49103	Berrien County	Berrien Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 471-2796	424	27	15.6	58.5%	163 (38.4%)	136 (32.1%)	67 (15.8%)	18 (4.2%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	33 (7.8%)	55.7	342^nd of 890 public middle schools	61.6%		53.4	355^th of 897 public middle schools	60.4%	13	69.0	22.1		35.8	40.7		32.5	32.9		40.0		52.3	$15,273	$1,220	$14,053
Buchanan Middle School	Public	5-7	610 W 4th St	Buchanan	49107	Berrien County	Buchanan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 695-8406	358	18	19.4	62.3%	311 (86.9%)	8 (2.2%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)	67.2	237^th of 890 public middle schools	73.4%		80	130^th of 897 public middle schools	85.5%	107			50.4	45.1	43.3	37.8	37.2	38.5	48.1		29.6		$12,754	$1,648	$11,106
Fair Plain Middle School	Public	6-8	120 E Napier Ave	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-1400	240	22	10.9	96.3%	4 (1.7%)	219 (91.3%)	10 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	5.1	877^th of 890 public middle schools	1.5%		4	896^th of 897 public middle schools	0.1%	19	16.9	4.5		10.7	5.4					9.0		10.1	$25,339	$14,880	$10,459
Eau Claire Middle School	Public	6-8	7450 Hochberger Rd	Eau Claire	49111	Berrien County	Eau Claire Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 461-6997	139	10	13.9	91.4%	28 (20.1%)	39 (28.1%)	68 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	14.2	764^th of 890 public middle schools	14.2%		10.9	818^th of 897 public middle schools	8.8%	54	44.7	13.2		16.3	16.3		11.6	6.8		20.5		17.5	$12,512	$1,205	$11,308
New Buffalo Middle School	Public	6-8	1112 E Clay St	New Buffalo	49117	Berrien County	New Buffalo Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 469-6003	133	14	9.4	30.8%	108 (81.2%)	2 (1.5%)	16 (12.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	94.8	40^th of 890 public middle schools	95.5%		98.7	2^nd of 897 public middle schools	99.8%	38		79.2		75.0	55.8		59.1	51.2		66.7		89.6	$35,884	$4,325	$31,559
Ring Lardner Middle School	Public	6-8	801 N 17th St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 683-6610	510	29	17.4	59.8%	333 (65.3%)	58 (11.4%)	55 (10.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.6%)	56.4	338^th of 890 public middle schools	62.0%		46.4	454^th of 897 public middle schools	49.4%	116	72.0	39.8		39.0	45.8		28.6	28.2		34.4		41.1	$13,805	$2,577	$11,228
Brandywine Middle School	Public	7-8	1700 Bell Rd	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Brandywine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 683-4800	183	11	16.9	62.3%	144 (78.7%)	8 (4.4%)	9 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.3%)	40.4	523^rd of 890 public middle schools	41.2%		43.2	482^nd of 897 public middle schools	46.3%	41	65.9	22.0			24.2			19.8		30.5		50.0	$15,812	$852	$14,960

Frequently Asked Questions about FC Reed Middle School

What district is FC Reed Middle School in?

Bridgman Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of FC Reed Middle School?

Students at FC Reed Middle School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of FC Reed Middle School attend?

Students who attend FC Reed Middle School usually go on to attend Bridgman High School

How many students attend FC Reed Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 261 students attended FC Reed Middle School.

Is FC Reed Middle School a good school?

Yes. FC Reed Middle School ranks in the top 7.0% of Michigan middle schools.

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