Summary:
The city of Imperial, Nebraska is home to two schools - Chase County Elementary School and Chase County High School, both part of the Chase County Schools district. The elementary school stands out as a top performer, ranking 25th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the high school has more average performance, ranking 94th out of 168 Nebraska high schools with a 2-star rating.
Chase County Elementary School significantly outperforms the state average on NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics assessments across grades 3-6, with 91% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better on the NSCAS/Science assessment compared to 76% statewide. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% compared to the high school's 21.1%. However, both schools have relatively high spending per student, at over $16,000 per year, indicating the district is investing significant resources.
While the elementary school is a standout, the high school's performance is more average, with ACT scores generally below the state averages, though they do outperform on the math and science portions. This suggests a significant performance gap between the two schools, which the district may need to examine to address factors contributing to the decline in student outcomes as they progress through the system. Addressing attendance issues and equity challenges, such as the over 37% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, could also be key focus areas for the district moving forward.
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