The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in English language arts. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Reed Elem School
Reed Elementary is a small school serving grades two and three in Homer Glen, a semi-rural suburban village about 25-32 miles southwest of Chicago in Will County. The school sits in a residential, automobile-oriented community built around subdivisions and commercial corridors rather than a walkable downtown. Housing values have been rising, and the village deliberately preserves open space and a countryside feel even as it channels residential growth into its three main retail districts.
The school enrolled just over 300 students across three grades in the most recent year. Demographically, the enrollment is predominantly White, with a smaller Latino population and very small numbers of students identifying as Black or multi-racial. No data on free- or reduced-price lunch eligibility or special education and English learner enrollment was available. The school's sole reported state assessment data came from third-grade testing. In English language arts, third graders achieved proficiency at a rate somewhat above the midpoint among Will County's districts; in mathematics, proficiency was also above the midpoint but notably lower than in ELA. Grade four and higher grades either are not housed at Reed or do not yet have published state testing results.
The school's grade configuration explains the limited testing picture. Reed serves grades two and three only, meaning that state assessments are administered only in third grade; fourth through eighth grades do not attend this building. This is a straightforward elementary span for a younger cohort, not an indicator of weak performance.
Viewed against other districts in Will County, Reed's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint. This means students' performance sits in the upper half of the county's schools, a solid position. Parents may want to look into how third-grade results at Reed align with outcomes at the schools their children would attend next, since Reed does not serve the full K-8 pipeline.
Homer Glen itself is a stable, family-oriented setting with modest but steady growth. The median home value has risen moderately over the past year. Civic anchors include the Homer Township Public Library (fine-free, with programming for children), an extensive park and trail system, and several forest preserves. The village has been exploring whether to build a town center between 151st and 159th Streets, but as of early 2024 that remains in the visioning phase. The main employment sectors for residents are health care, retail, and education, with many residents commuting to jobs elsewhere in the county.
The district serving Homer Glen, Will County School District 92, had no major parent-relevant policy changes or referenda identified in recent research.
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