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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 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,377 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 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,377 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
135,534 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 845 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
27%
# Black Students
6 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,148 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
95
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,843 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,792 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,843
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,792
$21,170
Best Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Reed-custer Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Reed-custer High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 437 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 1,377 students.
What is the rank of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District is ranked #263 out of 845 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District?
83% of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District students are White, 12% 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 $23,792 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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