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Sunrise Middle School

4611 Ave N
Kearney, NE 68847
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunrise Middle School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sunrise Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#478 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunrise Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunrise Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunrise Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunrise Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
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White
75%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunrise Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunrise Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunrise Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #478 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
577 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sunrise Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Kearney School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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