Summary:
The 68847 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Kearney Public Schools district. While the schools serve a diverse population, there are significant differences in academic performance, with Meadowlark Elementary School standing out as a top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best in Nebraska.
Meadowlark Elementary's students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Emerson Elementary School struggles, with only 41.18% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Across the schools, 8th-grade science proficiency rates are generally high, ranging from 74.6% to 84.78% at Sunrise Middle School.
The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 20.8% at Meadowlark Elementary to 73.66% at Bryant Elementary. Chronic absenteeism rates are consistent across the schools, with all reporting 19.3% in 2024-2025. While the Kearney Public Schools district as a whole is ranked 41st out of 115 districts in Nebraska, the individual school performance varies, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the disparities in student outcomes.
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