Middle Schools in Kearney Public Schools

The Kearney Public Schools district in Nebraska operates two middle schools: Horizon Middle School and Sunrise Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Based on the available data, Horizon Middle School emerges as the standout performer in the district. It consistently ranks higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with higher proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels compared to Sunrise Middle School. Despite spending less per student and having a higher student-teacher ratio, Horizon Middle School achieves better academic outcomes, suggesting it effectively utilizes its resources.

While both schools face challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, which is higher than the state average, the Kearney Public Schools district as a whole performs above the state average in most subject areas. However, there is still room for improvement, particularly at Sunrise Middle School, which lags behind the district and state averages in several subject areas.