Reynolds Elementary School

Summary:

Reynolds Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Reading, Michigan, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 95.61% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Reynolds Elementary School shares some similarities with nearby schools, such as Jennings Elementary School and Larsen Elementary School, it stands out in its significantly higher percentage of white students and lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby school averages. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.4% to 31.3% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Reynolds Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, with the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 27.7% compared to the state average of 39.6%, and the school's 6th-grade Math proficiency rate at 26.7% compared to the state average of 31%.

Over the past several years, Reynolds Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 870 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 855 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, when analyzing the school's performance by student subgroups, there are notable differences, with the school's ranking for male students being 766 out of 1,347 Michigan elementary schools, while the ranking for female students was 941 out of 1,342, indicating that the school may need to address achievement gaps between different student populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

 221 Strong St
       Reading, MI  49274-9258


(517) 283-2188

District: Reading Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
855th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,931 Help


Students who attend Reynolds Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Reading High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reynolds Elementary School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reynolds Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reynolds Elementary School is $12,931.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reynolds Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reynolds Elementary School 855th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Reynolds Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Reading Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading Community Schools 395th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reynolds Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Reynolds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.88 841st 1545 45.6%
2007 52.75 939th 1565 40.0%
2008 54.87 911th 1577 42.2%
2009 51.48 1022nd 1589 35.7%
2010 43.52 1179th 1552 24.0%
2011 41.87 1147th 1552 26.1%
2012 46.60 918th 1566 41.4%
2013 37.00 1072nd 1563 31.4%
2014 47.62 870th 1533 43.2%
2015 41.98 971st 1580 38.5%
2016 37.27 998th 1548 35.5%
2017 28.02 1050th 1466 28.4%
2018 32.17 1047th 1448 27.7%
2019 33.16 941st 1408 33.2%
2021 32.66 782nd 1153 32.2%
2022 26.92 976th 1344 27.4%
2023 27.32 1035th 1470 29.6%
2024 39.61 855th 1486 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reynolds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.27 1007th 1397 27.9%
2019 34.95 781st 1134 31.1%
2021 74.06 120th 749 84.0%
2022 35.40 729th 1099 33.7%
2023 24.86 1043rd 1350 22.7%
2024 36.04 880th 1381 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Reynolds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.46 1044th 1443 27.7%
2019 35.64 781st 1171 33.3%
2021 43.98 484th 902 46.3%
2022 30.58 797th 1106 27.9%
2023 18.89 1081st 1321 18.2%
2024 30.26 941st 1342 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Reynolds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.73 1019th 1446 29.5%
2019 40.83 715th 1196 40.2%
2021 35.83 599th 915 34.5%
2022 20.35 928th 1139 18.5%
2023 33.84 867th 1334 35.0%
2024 41.14 766th 1347 43.1%
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Rank History for White students at Reynolds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 1081st 1253 13.7%
2019 24.36 910th 1128 19.3%
2021 25.30 795th 1005 20.9%
2022 15.01 990th 1102 10.2%
2023 14.19 1080th 1198 9.8%
2024 24.74 942nd 1204 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Reynolds Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 544 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 552 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 558 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 563 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1992 597 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 568 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 579 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 628 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 628 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 766 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1998 608 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1999 584 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 563 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2001 580 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 517 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 517 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 508 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 497 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 479 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 459 1 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 443 2 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 422 10 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 435 8 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 421 1 0 12 2 0 8 0 444
2012 389 2 0 16 1 0 10 0 418
2013 401 1 0 10 2 0 7 0 421
2014 375 6 0 7 3 0 7 0 398
2015 377 4 0 3 5 0 7 0 396
2016 378 4 0 6 6 0 2 0 396
2017 363 6 0 3 7 0 2 0 381
2018 352 5 0 4 3 0 3 0 367
2019 355 4 0 3 2 0 1 0 365
2020 335 2 0 2 1 1 3 0 344
2021 339 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 347
2022 355 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 367
2023 370 0 0 3 0 0 14 0 387
2024 381 0 0 4 1 0 12 0 398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reynolds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 n/a n/a n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a 24.2
1990 563 31.0 18.1 26.5
1991 563 n/a n/a n/a
1992 604 n/a n/a n/a
1993 575 n/a 0.0 30.4
1994 579 28.3 20.5 23.3
1995 633 29.3 21.6 27.2
1996 633 29.3 21.6 27.2
1997 775 30.0 25.8 24
1998 615 31.0 19.8 31.1
1999 592 31.0 19.1 25.2
2000 564 31.9 17.7 43.8
2001 582 32.0 18.2 48.8
2002 521 28.5 18.3 43
2003 521 28.5 18.3 43
2004 516 28.5 18.1 51.2
2005 506 30.0 16.9 47.6
2006 491 26.6 18.5 53
2007 468 29.0 16.1 53.2
2008 455 28.0 16.3 56.3
2009 441 25.8 17.1 55.1
2010 452 23.8 18.9 63.3
2011 444 24.8 17.8 62.4
2012 418 24.3 17.1 63.4
2013 421 24.8 16.9 64.4
2014 398 23.8 16.7 61.6
2015 396 26.0 15.2 58.3
2016 396 21.0 18.8 55.3
2017 381 20.1 18.9 57
2018 367 17.5 20.9 64.9
2019 365 21.3 17.0 60
2020 344 20.1 17.0 58.7
2021 347 21.1 16.3 57.6
2022 367 21.6 16.9 51.8
2023 387 23.4 16.5 64.3
2024 398 23.0 17.3 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reynolds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 n/a n/a n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a 24.2
1990 563 31.0 18.1 26.5
1991 563 n/a n/a n/a
1992 604 n/a n/a n/a
1993 575 n/a 0.0 30.4
1994 579 28.3 20.5 23.3
1995 633 29.3 21.6 27.2
1996 633 29.3 21.6 27.2
1997 775 30.0 25.8 24
1998 615 31.0 19.8 31.1
1999 592 31.0 19.1 25.2
2000 564 31.9 17.7 43.8
2001 582 32.0 18.2 48.8
2002 521 28.5 18.3 43
2003 521 28.5 18.3 43
2004 516 28.5 18.1 51.2
2005 506 30.0 16.9 47.6
2006 491 26.6 18.5 53
2007 468 29.0 16.1 53.2
2008 455 28.0 16.3 56.3
2009 441 25.8 17.1 55.1
2010 452 23.8 18.9 63.3
2011 444 24.8 17.8 62.4
2012 418 24.3 17.1 63.4
2013 421 24.8 16.9 64.4
2014 398 23.8 16.7 61.6
2015 396 26.0 15.2 58.3
2016 396 21.0 18.8 55.3
2017 381 20.1 18.9 57
2018 367 17.5 20.9 64.9
2019 365 21.3 17.0 60
2020 344 20.1 17.0 58.7
2021 347 21.1 16.3 57.6
2022 367 21.6 16.9 51.8
2023 387 23.4 16.5 64.3
2024 398 23.0 17.3 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Reynolds Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,358 (13.2%) $8,906 (86.8%) $10,264
2020 $1,435 (13.2%) $9,426 (86.8%) $10,860
2021 $2,039 (18.2%) $9,151 (81.8%) $11,189
2022 $2,488 (20.5%) $9,661 (79.5%) $12,149
2023 $2,142 (16.6%) $10,788 (83.4%) $12,930

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reynolds Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 941st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1035th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds Elementary School)27.919
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reading Community Schools)27.919
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Reynolds Elementary School)48.831
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Reading Community Schools)48.831
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds Elementary School)47.445.5
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reading Community Schools)47.445.5
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Reynolds Elementary School)57.931.8
 26.1%
   4th Grade Math (Reading Community Schools)57.931.8
 26.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds Elementary School)18.934.9
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Reading Community Schools)18.934.9
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Reynolds Elementary School)13.214.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Reading Community Schools)13.214.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Reynolds Elementary School)11.314.3
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Reading Community Schools)11.314.3
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds Elementary School)33.924.5
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Reading Community Schools)33.924.5
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Reynolds Elementary School)33.912.2
 21.7%
   6th Grade Math (Reading Community Schools)33.912.2
 21.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365387
 6%
African American40
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White355370
 4.2%
Two or More Races114
 1300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%64.3%
 4.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Reynolds Elementary School.

Reynolds Elementary School ranks 855th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Reynolds Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Reading High School

Students at Reynolds Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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