Reynolds Elementary School

221 Strong St
Reading, MI 49274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Reynolds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reynolds Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Reynolds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reynolds Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1820 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reynolds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reynolds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
97%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reynolds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reynolds Elementary School's ranking?
Reynolds Elementary School is ranked #1820 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Reynolds Elementary School often compared to?
Reynolds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Elementary School, North Adamsjerome Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Reynolds Elementary School?
367 students attend Reynolds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Reynolds Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reynolds Elementary School?
Reynolds Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reynolds Elementary School offer ?
Reynolds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Reynolds Elementary School part of?
Reynolds Elementary School is part of Reading Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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