Reed-Custer Middle School

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.
287
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reed-Custer Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White251
Hispanic29
Black2
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • White
    251 (87.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Reed-Custer Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6100
Grade 798
Grade 889
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Reed-Custer Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13747.7%
Male15052.3%