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Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,352 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 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,352 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
27%
# Black Students
6 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,150 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
85%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
97
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,284 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,232 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,284
$22,162
Spending / Student
$24,232
$21,409
Best Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Reed-custer Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Reed-custer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
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 1,352 students.
What is the rank of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District is ranked #292 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
85% of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 $24,232 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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