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Charles Reed Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 783 students

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3 stars

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Posted August 10, 2012

This school is so disorganized. I am very disappointed with my experience here so far.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2011

Charles Reed has offered my son great opportunities. Since he was in first grade his teachers always tried to keep him challenged. In 4th grade they started a new accelerated math program which puts 4th graders in 5th grade math class. This program has kept him interested in math again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2011

Horrible school/faculty. My son is in 5th grade and still has not learned something as basic as creating an outline. These kids are in trouble when they get to middle/high school. My son was also assaulted by another student on school grounds and I wasn't notified until my he came home with blood covering his pants and shirt. No phone call and no disciplinary action for the other student. Despicable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2010

We have a fifth-grader, a second-grader, and a first-grader at Reed, and I really like the school. I've been very pleased with all the teachers. They work hard, take their job seriously, and are focused on the kids. All of my kids' teachers have been very responsive to my questions and concerns over the years. I volunteer in their classrooms, and I've always been impressed by the dedication teachers show toward their students. The principal and vice-principal are available and really care about how the kids are doing. My only criticism is that the principal could take more advantage of parent enthusiasm and use parent volunteers more creatively, but she's also constantly in meetings and has a tremendous amount of work - it's hard to be creative when you're incredibly overworked. As with any school, if you're involved as a parent, it's better for the kids and the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2008

This is a wonderful scool. Teachers are some of the best. the principal is a wonderful person.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

The principal is kind and she is a great example of a leader.Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled. I have a second grader that needs accelerated learning opportunities which have not been clearly marked out as of yet. Our school has only been running for one year so I hope the needs of all the students will be reach in the next year.
—Submitted by PATTY LARSON, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income95%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners83%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income84%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracial100%
White99%
Low income95%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)92%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial91%
White80%
Low income72%
Non-low income84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial91%
White92%
Low income91%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income92%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)72%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income81%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 53%
Hispanic 16% 21%
Black 9% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2110 Clublands Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
Phone: (815) 254-2160

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