Very Good
#275 of 967 schools in NE
Top 28% in state
Chadron Middle School
Middle School · Chadron Public Schools · Chadron, NE
A middle school in Chadron, NE where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
551 E 6TH ST, Chadron, NE 69337
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chadron Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chadron Middle School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat 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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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chadron Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Middle School is listed in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chadron Middle School
Chadron Middle School is a public middle school in Chadron, NE, part of Chadron Public Schools, serving approximately 291 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chadron Middle School
What grades does Chadron Middle School serve?
Chadron Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Chadron Middle School?
Chadron Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chadron Middle School rank in NE?
Chadron Middle School ranks #275 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Chadron Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chadron Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chadron Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chadron Middle School a charter school?
No, Chadron Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chadron Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chadron Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chadron Middle School?
46.4% of students at Chadron Middle School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dawes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (308) 432-0708
- 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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