The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Math. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School
Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School in Chase, Kansas, serves students from prekindergarten through seventh grade. The school is small, with an enrollment that reflects the size of the town. Chase itself is a very small, rural community in Rice County, a place originally built as a railroad station on the plains and rooted in agriculture. The town’s population has been declining over time, and no major new housing developments or growth initiatives were found, which means the school draws from a stable or shrinking local population rather than a growing one.
The student body is almost entirely white, and a very substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the community has a high level of economic need. This is a setting where poverty is a significant factor in family life.
On state assessments, the school’s proficiency rates in math and English language arts are low. In the fourth grade, about one out of every six students scored at the proficient level or above in math, and roughly the same share did so in English language arts. By seventh grade, the rate improved modestly, with about one out of four students reaching proficiency in both subjects. Science scores from a prior year were similarly low. When measured against other districts in Rice County on an overall proficiency index, this school sits below the midpoint of the group. A parent reading these results should see them as a clear signal that academic achievement in tested subjects is an area where the school faces real challenges. The small size of the tested groups means that a single student’s performance can shift the percentages noticeably, so these numbers should be taken as indicative of a pattern rather than a precise measurement.
Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access like advanced coursework or career pathways were also not available, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about student attendance patterns and what academic supports are in place.
The school’s parent district, Chase-Raymond, does not appear to have undergone any major, lasting changes such as referendums, bond measures, or significant curriculum shifts in recent years, at least according to publicly available information. That means the basic contours of what this school offers have been stable.
For a family considering this school, the context matters. Housing in the area is inexpensive relative to state and national benchmarks, with the typical home value a fraction of what you would find in larger Kansas markets. The town offers minimal commercial activity and civic infrastructure, essentially a municipal building and a post office. There is no specific walkability data, but the town’s tiny footprint makes most destinations reachable on foot. Employment options locally are limited, and residents likely commute to nearby Lyons or elsewhere for work.
This school fits a family that wants a very small, rural setting where the school is at the center of a close-knit community. It does not fit a family seeking strong academic test scores or a broad menu of programs. The low proficiency rates are a genuine concern, and any parent enrolling here should plan to be an active advocate for their child’s learning, working with the school to understand how academic gaps are being addressed. The economic context means the school likely serves as a hub for community services and support beyond just instruction, which may be a factor for families navigating financial hardship.
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