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Chadron Intermediate

Q: Is Chadron Intermediate a good school?

Chadron Intermediate ranks 130 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Chadron Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in Chadron, Nebraska, with 121 students enrolled. The school is part of the Chadron Public Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chadron Intermediate has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that were higher than the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school's performance has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates dropping from the high 60s and 70s to the 40s and 50s in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Additionally, Chadron Intermediate has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2021-2022 to 19.3% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the nearby Chadron Primary School.

Chadron Intermediate serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 47.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, which is higher than the 32.68% rate at Chadron Primary School. Despite spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio than Chadron Primary, Chadron Intermediate's academic performance has declined, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to implement targeted interventions to improve student learning outcomes.

112

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,313

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

450 W Norfolk
Chadron, NE 69337-2000

(308) 432-0717

District: Chadron Public Schools

Students who attend Chadron Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:	Chadron Middle School
High:	Chadron Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

American Indian:

8.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (68% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Nebraska median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg62%

Nebraska avg58%

130^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 118Chadron Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	57.5	130 of 294	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.4	162 of 428	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.0	344 of 459	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.7	309 of 457	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.5	346 of 442	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.9	237 of 452	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.1	176 of 450	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.9	279 of 459	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.9	218 of 480	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.8	276 of 488	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.8	279 of 483	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.6	234 of 485	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.5	246 of 480	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.4	311 of 473	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	28.1	447 of 502	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.6	450 of 471	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	25.7	443 of 478	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	5.2	422 of 430	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	40.4	291 of 418	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	73 of 90	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	65.5	68 of 203	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.7	221 of 349	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.8	224 of 337	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.5	264 of 318	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.3	209 of 349	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.4	188 of 341	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	62.6	40 of 112	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.4	240 of 312	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.9	167 of 259	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	228 of 298	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	51.3	144 of 281	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	29 of 90	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.7	89 of 203	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	29.0	283 of 366	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.7	251 of 356	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.7	279 of 328	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.8	191 of 367	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.4	102 of 347	70.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	60.2	81 of 193	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.3	91 of 261	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.6	282 of 385	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.9	278 of 388	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.5	331 of 368	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.1	191 of 391	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.3	182 of 391	53.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)68th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)64th percentile~ school

White (2025)58th percentile~ school

Female (2025)19th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics69%+11 vs state

English Language Arts68%+9 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Ineffective teachers and administration. Teachers used inconsistent discipline/management strategies. Inadequate supervision for students resulting in bullying which is ignored by the principal. Close Quote

Schools Near Chadron Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chadron Intermediate	Public	3-4	450 W Norfolk	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0717	112	11	9.8	39.3%	93 (83.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	57.5	130^th of 294 public elementary schools	55.8%		64.4	162^nd of 428 public elementary schools	62.1%	32	68.7	66.0	67.5	70.2	68.1	69.3	$17,313	$2,102	$13,941
Chadron Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	732 Ann St	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0710	221	19	11.4	38.0%	160 (72.4%)	4 (1.8%)	13 (5.9%)	2 (0.9%)	27 (12.2%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.3%)								(n/a)							$16,440	$2,042	$13,201
Hay Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 N Baker St	Hay Springs	69347	Sheridan County	Hay Springs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 638-4434	81	9	9.1	53.1%	64 (79.0%)	2 (2.5%)	3 (3.7%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.1%)								(n/a)			69.8			86.1	$20,460	$1,863	$15,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Chadron Intermediate

What schools do graduates of Chadron Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Chadron Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chadron Middle School
High : Chadron Senior High School

Is Chadron Intermediate a good school?

Chadron Intermediate ranks 130^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chadron Intermediate?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Chadron Intermediate.

What district is Chadron Intermediate in?

Chadron Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Chadron Intermediate?

Students at Chadron Intermediate are 83% White, 9% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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