Very Good
#760 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Reed-custer Middle School
Middle School · Reed Custer Cusd 255u · Braidwood, IL
A Reed Custer Cusd 255u middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
407 Comet Dr, Braidwood, IL 60408
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reed-custer Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reed-custer Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braidwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,914
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Reed Custer Cusd 255u
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reed-custer Middle School is listed in Reed Custer CUSD 255U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reed-custer Middle School
Reed-custer Middle School is a public middle school in Braidwood, IL, part of Reed Custer Cusd 255u, serving approximately 287 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reed-custer Middle School
What grades does Reed-custer Middle School serve?
Reed-custer Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Reed-custer Middle School?
Reed-custer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed-custer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed-custer Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reed-custer Middle School rank in IL?
Reed-custer Middle School ranks #760 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Reed-custer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reed-custer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Reed-custer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reed-custer Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Reed-custer Middle School a charter school?
No, Reed-custer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reed-custer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Reed-custer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reed-custer Middle School?
42.2% of students at Reed-custer Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (815) 458-2868
- Area population (ZIP 60408)
- 5,332
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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