Is Sunrise Middle School a good school?

Sunrise Middle School ranks 90 th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended Sunrise Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Middle School?

Students at Sunrise Middle School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Sunrise Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sunrise Middle School usually go on to attend Kearney High School

Sunrise Middle School in Kearney NE

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Sunrise Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Middle School 90^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Sunrise Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kearney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Public Schools 44^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	77.65	28^th	226	87.6%
2007	76.90	34^th	227	85.0%
2008	63.81	73^rd	245	70.2%
2009	68.31	48^th	243	80.2%
2010	63.98	75^th	254	70.5%
2011	56.87	108^th	246	56.1%
2012	59.52	96^th	255	62.4%
2013	48.74	135^th	248	45.6%
2014	46.86	139^th	252	44.8%
2015	49.58	145^th	256	43.4%
2016	52.52	128^th	255	49.8%
2017	54.36	107^th	236	54.7%
2018	67.57	63^rd	225	72.0%
2019	70.17	54^th	247	78.1%
2021	67.23	60^th	223	73.1%
2022	56.67	106^th	249	57.4%
2023	56.74	111^th	238	53.4%
2024	59.53	90^th	200	55.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	52.17	20^th	52	61.5%
2021	47.05	18^th	40	55.0%
2022	38.87	27^th	46	41.3%
2023	46.32	36^th	70	48.6%
2024	41.62	22^nd	32	31.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	60.85	45^th	120	62.5%
2019	61.20	44^th	123	64.2%
2021	49.38	60^th	115	47.8%
2022	46.50	72^nd	118	39.0%
2023	57.29	65^th	144	54.9%
2024	70.35	25^th	92	72.8%

See the entire list of Best Nebraska Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.23	56^th	147	61.9%
2019	63.42	50^th	156	67.9%
2021	65.20	41^st	137	70.1%
2022	55.90	70^th	150	53.3%
2023	56.22	72^nd	146	50.7%
2024	54.80	50^th	106	52.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.51	33^rd	141	76.6%
2019	72.88	35^th	153	77.1%
2021	65.19	42^nd	144	70.8%
2022	55.63	73^rd	160	54.4%
2023	57.42	71^st	156	54.5%
2024	67.42	37^th	106	65.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.18	12^th	56	78.6%
2019	68.18	17^th	62	72.6%
2021	63.93	16^th	59	72.9%
2022	61.14	21^st	61	65.6%
2023	65.51	23^rd	67	65.7%
2024	73.08	14^th	56	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	66.24	56^th	203	72.4%
2019	68.19	54^th	222	75.7%
2021	66.07	54^th	204	73.5%
2022	58.39	92^nd	234	60.7%
2023	55.51	94^th	217	56.7%
2024	55.82	65^th	141	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunrise Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	497	3	3	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	536
1998	507	0	2	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	533
1999	511	3	6	8	7	n/a	n/a	6	541
2000	481	5	9	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	519
2001	482	11	4	25	6	n/a	n/a	0	528
2002	479	8	6	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	531
2003	479	8	6	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	531
2004	476	13	3	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	540
2005	483	7	5	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	531
2006	481	4	4	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	525
2007	460	7	6	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	509
2008	449	8	3	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	516
2009	443	9	1	64	4	n/a	n/a	0	521
2010	445	12	2	61	5	n/a	n/a	0	525
2011	393	5	1	61	4	0	19	0	483
2012	400	7	4	64	3	0	17	0	495
2013	392	7	4	62	1	0	9	0	475
2014	402	11	5	53	2	0	14	0	487
2015	431	10	5	70	2	0	13	0	531
2016	464	9	5	79	2	0	13	0	572
2017	473	18	9	83	6	1	0	0	590
2018	462	25	7	91	7	1	1	0	594
2019	466	24	7	92	5	2	4	0	600
2020	483	19	2	94	5	0	11	0	614
2021	474	14	2	96	5	0	13	0	604
2022	457	18	2	106	5	0	9	0	597
2023	430	11	7	110	6	2	11	0	577
2024	395	15	13	103	1	2	14	0	543

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunrise Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	536	32.7	16.4	22.6
1998	533	34.9	15.3	20.1
1999	541	35.7	15.2	29.2
2000	519	37.3	13.9	32.6
2001	528	38.3	13.8	32.8
2002	531	39.0	13.6	38
2003	531	39.0	13.6	38
2004	540	39.0	13.8	44.4
2005	531	39.2	13.5	34.7
2006	525	38.1	13.8	32.6
2007	509	40.0	12.7	36.7
2008	516	38.9	13.3	36.8
2009	521	38.7	13.5	41.5
2010	525	38.9	13.4	41.9
2011	483	39.0	12.3	37.7
2012	495	38.9	12.7	49.1
2013	475	39.3	12.0	48
2014	487	38.7	12.5	44.8
2015	531	40.0	13.2	43.3
2016	572	40.0	14.3	43.5
2017	590	39.9	14.7	38.1
2018	594	40.1	14.7	44.3
2019	600	40.1	14.9	43.8
2020	614	40.1	15.3	43
2021	604	40.6	14.8	43.7
2022	597	41.3	14.4	41.5
2023	577	43.2	13.3	47.7
2024	543	42.1	12.8	51.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	536	32.7	16.4	22.6
1998	533	34.9	15.3	20.1
1999	541	35.7	15.2	29.2
2000	519	37.3	13.9	32.6
2001	528	38.3	13.8	32.8
2002	531	39.0	13.6	38
2003	531	39.0	13.6	38
2004	540	39.0	13.8	44.4
2005	531	39.2	13.5	34.7
2006	525	38.1	13.8	32.6
2007	509	40.0	12.7	36.7
2008	516	38.9	13.3	36.8
2009	521	38.7	13.5	41.5
2010	525	38.9	13.4	41.9
2011	483	39.0	12.3	37.7
2012	495	38.9	12.7	49.1
2013	475	39.3	12.0	48
2014	487	38.7	12.5	44.8
2015	531	40.0	13.2	43.3
2016	572	40.0	14.3	43.5
2017	590	39.9	14.7	38.1
2018	594	40.1	14.7	44.3
2019	600	40.1	14.9	43.8
2020	614	40.1	15.3	43
2021	604	40.6	14.8	43.7
2022	597	41.3	14.4	41.5
2023	577	43.2	13.3	47.7
2024	543	42.1	12.8	51.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$79 (0.7%)	$9,811 (86.2%)	$11,385
2020	$75 (0.7%)	$9,736 (86.2%)	$11,296
2021	$460 (3.7%)	$10,339 (83.0%)	$12,463
2022	$657 (4.8%)	$10,949 (80.2%)	$13,653
2023	$266 (1.9%)	$11,548 (81.7%)	$14,126

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 111^th of 238 Middle schools	24.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Middle School)	62	61	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	58	65	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Middle School)	60	52	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	60	65	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Middle School)	57	59	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	55	62	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Middle School)	50	65	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	50	71	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Middle School)	67	70	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	57	69	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Middle School)	56	73	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	53	70	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Sunrise Middle School)	77	77
8th Grade Science (Kearney Public Schools)	72	77	5%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	600	577	3.8%
African American	24	11	54.2%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	92	110	19.6%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	466	430	7.7%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	47.7%	3.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunrise Middle School	Public	6-8	4611 Ave N	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8150	543	42	12.8	51.9%	395 (72.7%)	15 (2.8%)	103 (19.0%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.6%)	59.5	90^th of 200 public middle schools	55.0%		56.7	111^th of 238 public middle schools	53.4%	21	$14,126	$266	$11,548
Horizon Middle School	Public	6-8	915 W 35th St	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8120	631	41	15.3	35.7%	505 (80.0%)	11 (1.7%)	90 (14.3%)	7 (1.1%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.3%)	69.4	58^th of 200 public middle schools	71.0%		70.5	62^nd of 238 public middle schools	73.9%	4	$12,567	$387	$10,566
C L Jones Middle School	Public	4-8	520 W 3rd	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 832-2338	305	24	12.8	34.8%	265 (86.9%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (10.5%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	56.3	101^st of 200 public middle schools	49.5%		49.8	131^st of 238 public middle schools	45.0%	30	$15,561	$321	$12,976

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