Reed-custer Middle School

407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 280 students in grades 6-8, Reed-custer Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reed-custer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Reed-custer Middle School's student population of 280 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Reed-custer Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reed-custer Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1329 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
28%
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36%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reed-custer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
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17%
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White
85%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Reed-custer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reed-custer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reed-custer Middle School's ranking?
Reed-custer Middle School is ranked #1329 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Reed-custer Middle School often compared to?
Reed-custer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Jr High School, L J Stevens Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Reed-custer Middle School?
280 students attend Reed-custer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Reed-custer Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reed-custer Middle School?
Reed-custer Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reed-custer Middle School offer ?
Reed-custer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Reed-custer Middle School part of?
Reed-custer Middle School is part of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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