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Trunk Butte School (Closed 2012)

5240 Hwy 20
Chadron, NE 69337
Trunk Butte School serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥80%
63%
(10-11)
≥80%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chadron-1 School District
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Trunk Butte School?
23 students attend Trunk Butte School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Trunk Butte School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trunk Butte School?
Trunk Butte School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Trunk Butte School offer ?
Trunk Butte School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trunk Butte School part of?
Trunk Butte School is part of Chadron-1 School District.

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