Serving 128 students in grades 5-6, Custer Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
18%
Black
(15-16)n/a
7%
White
(15-16)93%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Custer Intermediate School?
128 students attend Custer Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Custer Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Intermediate School?
Custer Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer Intermediate School offer ?
Custer Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Custer Intermediate School part of?
Custer Intermediate School is part of Broken Bow Public Schools School District.
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