Nebraska Performance Accountability (NePAS) and what it says or does not say about Chadron Public Schools in 2012-2013.
Nebraska’s educational accountability system ranks school districts and buildings by student average scale scores on state Reading, Math, and Science tests. Under the Nebraska Performance Accountability System (NePAS), school districts are ranked by: Status, Improvement, Growth and Graduation Rates. The rankings are based on district NeSA test scores. Status ranks districts by average scale scores in reading, mathematics, writing and science; Improvement ranks districts by the differences in the average reading and math scale scores of different students in the same grade; and, Growth ranks districts by the differences in average reading and mathematics scale scores from the previous year.
The chart below shows the Chadron District rankings for the 2012-2013 school year as compared to other Nebraska school districts: The district rankings are generated by adding all grade configurations (elementary 3-5, middle school 6-8, and high school grade 11) together.
Reading 137/248 grades 3-8 & 11th |
Math 100/248 grades 3-8 & 11th |
Science 95/248 grades 3-8 & 11th |
The chart below details how Chadron High Schools has ranked:
|
2010 % Meets or Exceeds Standards |
2011 % Meets or Exceeds Standards |
2012 % Meets or Exceeds Standards |
2013 % Meets or Exceeds Standards |
2013 Ranking ALL NE High Schools |
2013 Ranking Class C1 Schools |
Reading |
74.58 |
80.90 |
87.90 |
87.00 |
19/248 |
7/37 |
Math |
Not Tested |
75.00 |
77.60 |
74.00 |
88/248 |
10/37 |
Science |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
86.20 |
87.00 |
85/248 |
11/37 |
This is the second year the state's accountability system, NePAS, has been in place. The overarching goal for students is that they will be college and career ready when they graduate so they have successful work, military and/or college experiences. We encourage parents to talk to their child's teacher, who is most knowledgeable about the performance of individual students.
For more information click on
- 2012-13 Nebraska State report card
- Governor NE column test results Class A & B
- Governor NE column C1 C2 and smaller school rankings
However, one thing the state report card does not say is that higher ACT Scores equals more scholarships & greater opportunities for students.
Year |
Chadron High School Composite Average |
2013 |
22.7 |
2012 |
21.4 |
2011 |
21.9 |
2010 |
22.8 |
2009 |
20.6 |
2008 |
21.3 |
2007 |
20.6 |
2006 |
21.9 |
2005 |
20.2 |
2004 |
21.5 |
2003 |
21.0 |
The Chadron Public School focus will remain on growth and gain, not just scores, continue to align grade level and content area curriculum, analyze data, reflect, and determine a course of action to narrow our achievement gaps. CPS is proud of our accomplishments and diligent work, as should students, parents, grandparents, and community members. Thank you for your support and sharing your child or children with us. When you see CPS students and employees please feel free to show your appreciation.
Thank you,
Maribeth Moore
Curriculum Director