For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,393 students in Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,393 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,798 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,215 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,798
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,215
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Reed-custer Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Reed-custer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,393 students.
What is the rank of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District is ranked #317 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
82% of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,215 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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