Alpha School (Closed 2012)

Alpha School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥50%
63%
(10-11)
≥50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
n/a
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Alpha School?
17 students attend Alpha School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alpha School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alpha School?
Alpha School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alpha School offer ?
Alpha School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alpha School part of?
Alpha School is part of Chadron Public Schools.

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