Summary:
The Reed Custer CUSD 255U district in Illinois consists of three schools: Reed-Custer Elementary School, Reed-Custer High School, and Reed-Custer Middle School. The district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 36-43% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the three schools, Reed-Custer Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Reed-Custer Elementary School and Reed-Custer High School have more mixed performance, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with the elementary school having the highest rate at 29.5%, followed by the high school at 19.1% and the middle school at 18.4%. The district should consider addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism to improve student learning and achievement. Overall, the data suggests that the district has room for improvement, particularly in aligning curriculum and instructional practices across all grade levels to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students.
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