Serving 195 students in grades 5-8, Chase County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend Chase County Middle School?
195 students attend Chase County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chase County Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chase County Middle School?
Chase County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chase County Middle School offer ?
Chase County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Chase County Middle School part of?
Chase County Middle School is part of Chase County Schools School District.
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