Below Average
#2575 of 3,192 schools in MI
Reynolds Elementary School
Elementary School · Reading Community Schools · Reading, MI
A Reading Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 330, Reading, MI 49274
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reynolds Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reynolds Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), 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
$56,125
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenfrontier K12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 477 | 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.
Reading Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reynolds Elementary School is listed in Reading Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reynolds Elementary School
Reynolds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reading, MI, part of Reading Community Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,575 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reynolds Elementary School
What grades does Reynolds Elementary School serve?
Reynolds Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Reynolds Elementary School?
Reynolds Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reynolds Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reynolds Elementary School rank in MI?
Reynolds Elementary School ranks #2,575 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Reynolds Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reynolds Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Reynolds Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reynolds Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Reynolds Elementary School a charter school?
No, Reynolds Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reynolds Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Reynolds Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reynolds Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Reynolds Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hillsdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (517) 283-2188
- Area population (ZIP 49274)
- 3,777
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 49274; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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