Trunk Butte School (Closed 2012)

Trunk Butte School serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥80%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trunk Butte School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥80%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trunk Butte School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Trunk Butte School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Trunk Butte School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Trunk Butte School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Trunk Butte School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Trunk Butte School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trunk Butte School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Chadron-1 School District
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Trunk Butte School?
23 students attend Trunk Butte School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Trunk Butte School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trunk Butte School?
Trunk Butte School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Trunk Butte School offer ?
Trunk Butte School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trunk Butte School part of?
Trunk Butte School is part of Chadron-1 School District.

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