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L J Stevens Intermediate School vs. Reed-custer Middle School

Should you attend L J Stevens Intermediate School or Reed-custer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
L J Stevens Intermediate School
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Reed-custer Middle School
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

L J Stevens Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades 2-5, L J Stevens Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-5
6-8
Total Students
363 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at L J Stevens Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reed-custer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at L J Stevens Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reed-custer Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at L J Stevens Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reed-custer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at L J Stevens Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reed-custer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#549 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1228 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of L J Stevens Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reed-custer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 20% in IL)
23%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L J Stevens Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed-custer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L J Stevens Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed-custer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of L J Stevens Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Reed-custer Middle School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
98
-
Grade 3 Students
80
-
Grade 4 Students
102
-
Grade 5 Students
83
-
Grade 6 Students
-
94
Grade 7 Students
-
100
Grade 8 Students
-
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at L J Stevens Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reed-custer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at L J Stevens Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reed-custer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at L J Stevens Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reed-custer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at L J Stevens Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reed-custer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at L J Stevens Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reed-custer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of L J Stevens Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reed-custer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at L J Stevens Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reed-custer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at L J Stevens Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reed-custer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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