Serving 146 students in grades 3-4, Chadron Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chadron Intermediate's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chadron Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chadron Intermediate is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chadron Intermediate's ranking?
Chadron Intermediate is ranked #575 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Chadron Intermediate?
146 students attend Chadron Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chadron Intermediate students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chadron Intermediate?
Chadron Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chadron Intermediate offer ?
Chadron Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Chadron Intermediate part of?
Chadron Intermediate is part of Chadron School District.
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