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#457 of 967 schools in NE

Top 47% in state

Chadron Intermediate

Elementary School · Chadron Public Schools · Chadron, NE

An elementary school in Chadron, NE where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

450 W NORFOLK, Chadron, NE 69337

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$15,412
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Chadron Intermediate score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chadron Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,123/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chadron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,738

Median home value

$160,800

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Chadron Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$15,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chadron Intermediate is listed in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chadron Intermediate

Chadron Intermediate is a public elementary school in Chadron, NE, part of Chadron Public Schools, serving approximately 121 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chadron Intermediate

What grades does Chadron Intermediate serve?

Chadron Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend Chadron Intermediate?

Chadron Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Intermediate is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chadron Intermediate rank in NE?

Chadron Intermediate ranks #457 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Chadron Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Chadron Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chadron Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chadron Intermediate has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chadron Intermediate a charter school?

No, Chadron Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chadron Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Chadron Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chadron Intermediate?

47.9% of students at Chadron Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dawes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 69337)
6,445
Area average commute
11.6 min
Area median age
29.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69337; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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