Summary:
The Reed-Custer Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Reed Custer CUSD 255U district in Illinois. This standout school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools, with a current ranking of 287 out of 1,363 schools. Its students significantly outperform their peers at the district and state levels on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and science.
Reed-Custer Middle School's ELA proficiency rate of 62.7% is notably higher than the district (53.9%) and state (41.2%) averages, and its science proficiency rate of 76.1% also exceeds the district (59.9%) and state (53.2%) averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.4 is lower than the state average, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 42.51%, the school is still able to achieve strong academic outcomes, suggesting it is effectively supporting the needs of its diverse student body.
With a per-student spending of $18,868, which is notably higher than the state average, Reed-Custer Middle School has the resources to provide a high-quality education and support its students' needs. The school's consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, from 411 to 287, indicates a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to providing an excellent education for its students.
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