Reed Custer Cusd 255u, IL

Original Research by School Decision on Reed Custer Cusd 255u

Reed Custer CUSD 255U serves a small district in Will County, Illinois, spanning Pre-Kindergarten through grade twelve with an enrollment distributed fairly evenly across the grade span. The district is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a meaningful share of the student body and other races and ethnicities present in smaller numbers. Free and reduced price lunch data and English learner counts were not available in the public record, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the economic composition and language support services.

The district's academic performance shows a clear pattern across the tested grade levels. In English language arts, proficiency strengthens notably in the upper elementary and middle grades, with seventh and eighth graders demonstrating stronger performance than fourth and fifth graders. Mathematics proficiency is more consistently below the state benchmark across grade three through eight, with eighth grade showing the lowest results. Science proficiency data is available only for grades five and eight; grade five science is roughly in line with mathematics, while eighth grade science is notably stronger. The district sits above the midpoint among Will County's districts in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, according to the county comparison set, though the baseline itself remains modest.

Chronic absenteeism at the district is below the median for Will County, a sign of reasonably engaged daily attendance. Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle-to-upper range for the county, neither the lowest nor among the highest.

The housing market surrounding the district is mixed. Home values in the area have appreciated modestly over the past year. The neighborhoods served include Wilmington, Essex, and Braidwood, where home values are moderate for the region. Mortgage affordability using current rates sits at a price-to-income ratio somewhat above the national average, making homeownership accessible but requiring genuine household resources.

No recent referendum activity, curriculum overhaul, or major property-tax change of lasting parent-relevant significance was found in district news and board records. The district maintains three schools: an elementary, a middle school, and a high school. Program offerings, staffing data, graduation rates, and information about advanced coursework or career pathways were not available in the data provided. A parent interested in high school course breadth, AP availability, dual-credit options, or specific special education and gifted services would benefit from visiting the district office directly or reviewing the school websites.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,375

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 0%

White 83%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

64%

—

Gr 4

39%

—

Gr 5

61%

—

Gr 6

56%

—

Gr 7

65%

—

Gr 8

64%

—

Math

Gr 3

39%

—

Gr 4

23%

—

Gr 5

43%

—

Gr 6

36%

—

Gr 7

24%

—

Gr 8

22%

—

Science

Gr 5

39%

—

Gr 8

52%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Reed-Custer Elementary School

Reed-Custer Middle School

Reed-Custer High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

41%

Grade 7

31%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

63%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 6

76%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

47%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$271,404

Year-over-year change+7.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$223K to $289K

vs. state typical0.94x

vs. national typical0.74x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60481	Wilmington	$269K	+6.7%	66.0%
60935	Essex	$289K	+12.7%	16.1%
60408	Braidwood	$281K	+4.8%	12.2%
60407		$223K	+5.2%	5.3%
60424		$240K	+2.1%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,370/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Market Activity: Will County

Median listing price$423,700

Median listing price YoY+5.6%

Median price per sq ft$207

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.5%

Median days on market33.5 days

Active listings956

Active listings YoY-0.1%

New listings808

New listings YoY-2.9%

Pending listings1,210

Pending listings YoY+4.1%

Hotness: median listing price$414,050

Hotness: median listing price YoY+2.4%

Supply score90.2

Supply score YoY+3.9%

Demand score72.6

Demand score YoY-3.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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