Serving 197 students in grades 5-8, Chase County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chase County Middle School's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chase County Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend Chase County Middle School?
197 students attend Chase County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chase County Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chase County Middle School?
Chase County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chase County Middle School offer ?
Chase County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Chase County Middle School part of?
Chase County Middle School is part of Chase County Schools School District.
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