Reed-Custer Middle School
287 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Reed-Custer Middle School, located in Braidwood, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Reed-Custer Community Unit School District 255U. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both traditional curriculum and modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining a strong sense of community spirit under the "Comet" identity.
Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant focus on student engagement and character development. Reed-Custer Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate healthy social connections. With a dedicated faculty and a community-centered approach, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Braidwood community.
Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant focus on student engagement and character development. Reed-Custer Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate healthy social connections. With a dedicated faculty and a community-centered approach, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Braidwood community.
287
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 251 |
| Hispanic | 29 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White251 (87.5 %)
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Hispanic29 (10.1 %)
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Two or More4 (1.4 %)
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Black2 (0.7 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Reed Custer CUSD 255U |
| Phone: | (815)458-2868 |
| Website: | http://www.rc255.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 287 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
100
Grade 7
98
Grade 8
89
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 100 |
| Grade 7 | 98 |
| Grade 8 | 89 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 137 | 47.7% |
| Male | 150 | 52.3% |
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