The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Social studies. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Reedsville Jr/sr High School
Reedsville Jr/Sr High School is the only public secondary school in the small, rural village of Reedsville, tucked into the dairy and agricultural region of Manitowoc County. It serves students from seventh through twelfth grade in a single building located on Manitowoc Street, near the village center. The school shares the community’s tightly knit, low-density character; civic life, including the elementary school campus and village municipal building, sits within walking distance along the main road. This is not a place with separate, sprawling campuses or a busy commercial strip. Families here experience a village-scale environment where school and town blend together.
Enrollment is modest, with each grade spanning roughly a few dozen students, creating a setting where students are likely to know most of their classmates and teachers across the junior‑senior high years. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic presence and small shares of other racial groups. Just over a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, a marker of economic need that is present but not overwhelming. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On state assessments for grades seven and eight, the school’s proficiency rates across math, English language arts, science, and social studies fall below the middle of the pack when compared with other districts in Manitowoc County. Overall, the combined proficiency index places the school in the bottom quarter of the county’s six districts. Seventh‑grade math and English results are stronger than eighth‑grade results in those same subjects, with science and social studies in the eighth‑grade sitting at roughly a third to just under two‑fifths proficient. The pattern points to a high school cohort that enters ninth grade with academic foundations that may need reinforcement. State testing data for high school grades was not included here, so it is unclear whether performance trends continue into the upper levels. A graduation rate was not reported in the data either; families should confirm this metric with the district.
The school’s program offerings were not detailed in the available information. There is no mention of Advanced Placement, dual‑credit courses, or career and technical education pathways. Given the small size of the school, a family interested in a broad elective menu or specialized tracks should reach out to the school or district to learn what is actually available. The district brief turned up no recent referendum, curriculum overhaul, or major policy change, suggesting a period of relative stability.
Housing in Reedsville remains comparatively affordable. Home values are below the statewide median, and the village has seen very slow population growth, with only a slight uptick over recent years. The local economy is anchored by the school district itself, agricultural cooperatives, a construction firm, and an auction house. A few larger employers, such as an outdoor power equipment manufacturer, lie within a short drive. The area’s unemployment rate has been near the national average, and mortgage rates have been typical for the current cycle.
Reedsville Jr/Sr High School suits a family looking for a small, rural school where children move through middle and high school in the same building and likely know every teacher. The academic results are soft relative to other county schools, so a parent would want to understand what interventions or supports are in place, particularly for students who enter below grade level. The lack of detailed program data means the family should ask directly about course options and post‑secondary preparation. For those comfortable with a village environment and willing to investigate further, this school offers a close‑knit setting in a quiet agricultural community.
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