Alpha School served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2010-11 school year.
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
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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 School District.
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