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Chadron Middle School

Summary:

Chadron Middle School is a public middle school in Chadron, Nebraska, serving 288 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Chadron Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chadron Middle School's performance has been variable, with its ranking among Nebraska middle schools ranging from 26th to 154th out of 200-250 schools in recent years. Its SchoolDigger rating has also fluctuated between 2 and 5 stars, with the most recent rating being 3 stars. In comparison, the nearby Hay Springs Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 50 Nebraska middle schools and maintained a 4-star rating. Chadron Middle School's student performance on NSCAS tests has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average, while others are below.

One area of concern for Chadron Middle School is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20% to 24.2% in recent years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 32.69% to 44.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending and a slight improvement in its student-teacher ratio, which may indicate a focus on providing more resources and support for students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 551 E 6th St
       Chadron, NE  69337-2743

(308) 432-0708

District: Chadron Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,444 Help


Students who attend Chadron Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chadron Senior High School

Feeder schools for Chadron Middle School:

Elementary:    Chadron Intermediate
    Chadron Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
American Indian:
11.3%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chadron Middle School ranks better than 56.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), American Indian (11.3%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chadron Middle School is $15,444.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chadron Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chadron Middle School 87th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Chadron Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Chadron Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chadron Public Schools 38th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chadron Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chadron Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.67 110th 226 51.3%
2007 53.51 122nd 227 46.3%
2008 33.36 211th 245 13.9%
2009 33.51 210th 243 13.6%
2010 56.89 111th 254 56.3%
2011 70.32 54th 246 78.0%
2012 61.99 86th 255 66.3%
2013 60.35 92nd 248 62.9%
2014 44.18 154th 252 38.9%
2015 59.14 98th 256 61.7%
2016 61.73 90th 255 64.7%
2017 82.13 23rd 236 90.3%
2018 68.97 60th 225 73.3%
2019 78.30 33rd 247 86.6%
2021 78.96 26th 223 88.3%
2022 74.00 44th 249 82.3%
2023 69.60 64th 238 73.1%
2024 60.09 87th 200 56.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chadron Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.68 41st 120 65.8%
2019 69.78 27th 123 78.0%
2022 65.06 39th 118 66.9%
2023 65.66 47th 144 67.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Chadron Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.27 40th 147 72.8%
2019 74.26 26th 156 83.3%
2021 68.49 34th 137 75.2%
2022 73.34 27th 150 82.0%
2023 66.15 52nd 146 64.4%
2024 49.06 55th 106 48.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chadron Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 40th 141 71.6%
2019 78.77 20th 153 86.9%
2021 80.17 16th 144 88.9%
2022 70.10 40th 160 75.0%
2023 71.48 42nd 156 73.1%
2024 52.33 54th 106 49.1%
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Rank History for White students at Chadron Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.96 39th 203 80.8%
2019 80.77 24th 222 89.2%
2021 78.35 24th 204 88.2%
2022 71.74 47th 234 79.9%
2023 75.22 40th 217 81.6%
2024 52.49 71st 141 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chadron Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 0 3 6 21 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 257 0 1 4 14 n/a n/a 0 276
1990 265 0 1 3 21 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 281 0 0 3 24 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 291 0 0 2 25 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 302 1 3 2 19 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 311 2 4 7 21 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 283 3 3 1 30 n/a n/a 0 320
1996 283 3 3 1 30 n/a n/a 0 320
1997 241 5 3 0 28 n/a n/a 0 277
1998 221 4 5 5 26 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 223 4 6 2 34 n/a n/a 0 269
2000 217 6 5 3 23 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 207 4 3 6 24 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 199 6 4 13 25 n/a n/a 0 247
2003 199 6 4 13 25 n/a n/a 0 247
2004 193 6 5 8 32 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 204 10 6 6 31 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 198 4 8 7 26 n/a n/a 0 243
2007 188 5 5 5 25 n/a n/a 0 228
2008 186 5 7 6 26 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 178 8 7 7 33 n/a n/a 0 233
2010 177 8 10 6 21 n/a n/a 0 222
2011 162 2 1 9 7 5 21 0 207
2012 194 3 4 9 15 8 20 0 253
2013 209 4 3 13 18 7 17 0 271
2014 201 4 3 8 18 12 12 0 258
2015 208 4 2 11 18 10 14 0 267
2016 209 4 4 8 20 8 13 0 266
2017 225 5 4 11 16 8 17 0 286
2018 222 5 4 9 18 3 16 0 277
2019 213 5 4 6 17 1 14 0 260
2020 220 3 3 11 21 1 13 0 272
2021 207 2 4 12 18 0 15 0 258
2022 198 3 2 16 23 0 18 0 260
2023 221 2 2 15 30 1 17 0 288
2024 219 3 1 17 33 1 17 0 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chadron Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 18.7 14.8 20.2
1989 276 19.7 14.0 24.3
1990 290 19.3 15.0 22.8
1991 308 19.0 16.2 23.4
1992 318 19.8 16.0 24.5
1993 327 20.3 16.1 24.2
1994 345 20.5 16.8 25.5
1995 320 20.5 15.6 25.3
1996 320 20.5 15.6 25.3
1997 277 20.4 13.6 25.3
1998 261 19.4 13.5 21.8
1999 269 17.4 15.5 36.1
2000 254 17.4 14.6 29.9
2001 244 17.7 13.8 36.9
2002 247 19.2 12.9 37.2
2003 247 19.2 12.9 37.2
2004 244 19.4 12.6 40.6
2005 257 19.2 13.4 42.4
2006 243 19.0 12.8 51.9
2007 228 19.0 12.0 41.7
2008 230 19.2 12.0 41.3
2009 233 21.5 10.8 39.9
2010 222 20.6 10.7 43.2
2011 207 20.7 10.0 45.4
2012 253 21.2 11.9 42.3
2013 271 20.9 12.9 47.2
2014 258 20.9 12.3 46.9
2015 267 21.0 12.7 41.9
2016 266 21.0 12.6 38.3
2017 286 21.3 13.3 40.2
2018 277 20.2 13.6 35.4
2019 260 20.4 12.7 37.3
2020 272 21.0 12.9 39
2021 258 20.9 12.3 43.4
2022 260 19.8 13.0 32.7
2023 288 21.7 13.2 44.1
2024 291 22.2 13.1 46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chadron Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 18.7 14.8 20.2
1989 276 19.7 14.0 24.3
1990 290 19.3 15.0 22.8
1991 308 19.0 16.2 23.4
1992 318 19.8 16.0 24.5
1993 327 20.3 16.1 24.2
1994 345 20.5 16.8 25.5
1995 320 20.5 15.6 25.3
1996 320 20.5 15.6 25.3
1997 277 20.4 13.6 25.3
1998 261 19.4 13.5 21.8
1999 269 17.4 15.5 36.1
2000 254 17.4 14.6 29.9
2001 244 17.7 13.8 36.9
2002 247 19.2 12.9 37.2
2003 247 19.2 12.9 37.2
2004 244 19.4 12.6 40.6
2005 257 19.2 13.4 42.4
2006 243 19.0 12.8 51.9
2007 228 19.0 12.0 41.7
2008 230 19.2 12.0 41.3
2009 233 21.5 10.8 39.9
2010 222 20.6 10.7 43.2
2011 207 20.7 10.0 45.4
2012 253 21.2 11.9 42.3
2013 271 20.9 12.9 47.2
2014 258 20.9 12.3 46.9
2015 267 21.0 12.7 41.9
2016 266 21.0 12.6 38.3
2017 286 21.3 13.3 40.2
2018 277 20.2 13.6 35.4
2019 260 20.4 12.7 37.3
2020 272 21.0 12.9 39
2021 258 20.9 12.3 43.4
2022 260 19.8 13.0 32.7
2023 288 21.7 13.2 44.1
2024 291 22.2 13.1 46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chadron Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (3.7%) $11,410 (86.7%) $13,162
2020 $1,048 (7.9%) $11,038 (82.7%) $13,341
2021 $1,029 (6.8%) $12,692 (84.2%) $15,081
2022 $826 (5.2%) $13,572 (86.2%) $15,742
2023 $1,034 (6.7%) $13,097 (84.8%) $15,444

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chadron Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 64th of 238 Middle schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Middle School)5354
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Public Schools)5354
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Middle School)6264
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Public Schools)6264
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Chadron Middle School)8972
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Chadron Public Schools)8972
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Middle School)5554
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Public Schools)5554
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Middle School)7665
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Public Schools)7665
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Middle School)5056
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Public Schools)5056
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Middle School)6276
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Public Schools)6276
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Middle School)7187
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chadron Public Schools)7187
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Middle School)8284
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chadron Public Schools)8284
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Chadron Middle School)7885
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Chadron Public Schools)7885
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students260288
 10.8%
African American52
 60%
American Indian1730
 76.5%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic615
 150%
Pacific Islander11
White213221
 3.8%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%44.1%
 6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chadron Middle School

Students who attend Chadron Middle School usually go on to attend Chadron Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Chadron Middle School.

Chadron Middle School ranks 87th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Chadron Middle School are 75% White, 11% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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