Kearney Public Schools

The Kearney Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 14 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance is mixed, with standout schools like Meadowlark Elementary and Windy Hills Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while other schools struggle with lower test scores and higher poverty rates.

The top-performing schools in the district, Meadowlark Elementary and Windy Hills Elementary, have exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in both ELA and Math. In contrast, schools like Bryant Elementary and Emerson Elementary face challenges with high poverty rates and lower academic performance. The district's middle school, Horizon Middle School, is also a standout, ranking among the top 62 middle schools in Nebraska.

Overall, the Kearney Public Schools district demonstrates a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant variations in student demographics, test scores, and resource allocation. The data suggests opportunities for the district to learn from its top-performing schools and address the challenges faced by its high-poverty schools to improve equity and excellence across the system.