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Chadron Middle School

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Chadron Middle School ranks 85 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 36% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Chadron Middle School is a public middle school in Chadron, Nebraska, serving 291 students in grades 5-8. 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 Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 26th out of 223 Nebraska middle schools in 2020-2021 to 87th out of 200 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 2 stars out of 5 in 2024-2025 to 4 stars out of 5 in several years between 2016-2017 and 2021-2022. The school has generally outperformed the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with some exceptions, such as lower 5th grade ELA proficiency compared to the state average in 2024-2025.

The closest nearby school is Hay Springs Middle School, located about 18 miles away. Hay Springs Middle School has a higher spending per student ($22,862 vs. $16,465 in 2023-2024) and a lower student-teacher ratio (11.3 vs. 13.1 in 2023-2024) compared to Chadron Middle School. Hay Springs Middle School has also performed well in recent years, ranking 45th out of 249 Nebraska middle schools in 2021-2022. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which has been relatively high at Chadron Middle School, and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be valuable strategies for the school and district to consider.

295

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,465

Per pupil spending ?

38%

Free/discounted lunch ?

551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337-2743

(308) 432-0708

District: Chadron Public Schools

Students who attend Chadron Middle School usually attend:

High:

Chadron Senior High School

Feeder schools for Chadron Middle School:

Elementary:	Chadron Intermediate
	Chadron Primary

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

American Indian:

12.9%

Hispanic:

5.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 36th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg65%

Nebraska avg61%

85^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to bottom 36% (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	45.5	85 of 133	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.1	87 of 200	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.6	64 of 238	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	44 of 249	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.0	26 of 223	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.3	33 of 247	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.0	60 of 225	73.3%	★★★★☆
2017	82.1	23 of 236	90.3%	★★★★★
2016	61.7	90 of 255	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.1	98 of 256	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.2	154 of 252	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.3	92 of 248	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.0	86 of 255	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.3	54 of 246	78.0%	★★★★☆
2010	56.9	111 of 254	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	33.5	210 of 243	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	33.4	211 of 245	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	53.5	122 of 227	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.7	110 of 226	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	49.1	55 of 106	48.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	52 of 146	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.3	27 of 150	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.5	34 of 137	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	26 of 156	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	40 of 147	72.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	65.7	47 of 144	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.1	39 of 118	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.8	27 of 123	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	41 of 120	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	52.3	54 of 106	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.5	42 of 156	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	40 of 160	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	16 of 144	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	78.8	20 of 153	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	40 of 141	71.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	61 of 94	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.5	71 of 141	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.2	40 of 217	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	47 of 234	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	24 of 204	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	80.8	24 of 222	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	39 of 203	80.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)67th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2024)49th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2024)48th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science81%~ state avg

Mathematics64%+6 vs state

English Language Arts56%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			NSCAS Science (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 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chadron Middle School	Public	5-8	551 E 6th St	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 432-0708	295	22	13.6	38.0%	220 (74.6%)	4 (1.4%)	16 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.1%)	45.5	85^th of 133 public middle schools	36.1%		60.1	87^th of 200 public middle schools	56.5%	2	46.0	62.3	55.7	55.9	65.8	69.1	63.8	72.1	81.0	$16,465	$875	$14,127
Hay Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	407 N Baker St	Hay Springs	69347	Sheridan County	Hay Springs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 638-4434	45	3	14.2	37.8%	36 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)								(n/a)				65.9						$22,862	$723	$17,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Chadron Middle School

What district is Chadron Middle School in?

Chadron Public Schools

Is Chadron Middle School a good school?

Chadron Middle School ranks 85^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chadron Middle School?

Students at Chadron Middle School are 75% White, 13% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Chadron Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 295 students attended Chadron Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Chadron Middle School attend?

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

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