Is Horizon Middle School a good school?

Horizon Middle School ranks 61 st of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Horizon Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Horizon Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Middle School?

Students at Horizon Middle School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Horizon Middle School attend?

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

Horizon Middle School

Summary:

Horizon Middle School is a public middle school located in Kearney, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 619 students. The school is part of the Kearney Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Horizon Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 67% in 6th grade ELA, 65% in 7th grade ELA, and 70% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 55%, 54%, and 62%, respectively. In Mathematics, Horizon Middle School's proficiency rates were 77% in 6th grade, 77% in 7th grade, and 68% in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 57%, 66%, and 61%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Nebraska, with a ranking of 62 out of 238 middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Horizon Middle School performs well overall, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. The school's male students and white students tend to perform better than their female and Hispanic counterparts, and the relatively lower performance of students with low socioeconomic status is an area that the school may want to focus on. Additionally, Horizon Middle School has a predominantly white student population, which may not fully reflect the diversity of the broader community. As the school continues to serve its students, it may want to consider strategies to attract and support a more diverse student body, to provide a richer educational experience for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845-8099

(308) 698-8120

District: Kearney Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,567

Students who attend Horizon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kearney High School

Feeder schools for Horizon Middle School:

Elementary:	Buffalo Hills Elementary
	Central Elementary School
	Kenwood Elementary School
	Park Elementary School
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	Windy Hills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

13.7%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horizon Middle School ranks better than 73.9% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (13.7%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Horizon Middle School employs 41.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Middle School is $12,567.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Horizon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Middle School 61^st of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Horizon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Kearney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Public Schools 44^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	61.68	81^st	226	64.2%
2007	58.22	108^th	227	52.4%
2008	60.15	103^rd	245	58.0%
2009	61.56	90^th	243	63.0%
2010	63.81	76^th	254	70.1%
2011	67.25	70^th	246	71.5%
2012	53.70	124^th	255	51.4%
2013	54.45	112^th	248	54.8%
2014	52.08	121^st	252	52.0%
2015	51.36	131^st	256	48.8%
2016	54.91	117^th	255	54.1%
2017	55.21	103^rd	236	56.4%
2018	70.73	51^st	225	77.3%
2019	55.42	110^th	247	55.5%
2021	70.15	53^rd	223	76.2%
2022	75.71	40^th	249	83.9%
2023	70.49	62^nd	238	73.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Horizon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.43	18^th	52	65.4%
2023	51.71	31^st	70	55.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	49.40	59^th	120	50.8%
2019	26.53	97^th	123	21.1%
2021	47.12	63^rd	115	45.2%
2022	51.18	67^th	118	43.2%
2023	51.61	77^th	144	46.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Horizon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.63	46^th	147	68.7%
2019	50.34	79^th	156	49.4%
2021	63.36	46^th	137	66.4%
2022	70.56	34^th	150	77.3%
2023	67.06	49^th	146	66.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	73.81	31^st	141	78.0%
2019	57.84	64^th	153	58.2%
2021	73.76	22^nd	144	84.7%
2022	76.73	24^th	160	85.0%
2023	72.48	38^th	156	75.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Horizon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.40	37^th	56	33.9%
2019	26.54	51^st	62	17.7%
2021	47.98	32^nd	59	45.8%
2022	63.17	18^th	61	70.5%
2023	51.55	35^th	67	47.8%

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Rank History for White students at Horizon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	75.22	35^th	203	82.8%
2019	60.93	72^nd	222	67.6%
2021	74.22	32^nd	204	84.3%
2022	77.66	31^st	234	86.8%
2023	75.57	39^th	217	82.0%

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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 Horizon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	841	2	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
1989	582	2	5	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	606
1990	582	1	6	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	611
1991	576	3	7	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	610
1992	604	6	3	25	9	n/a	n/a	0	647
1993	636	4	3	30	10	n/a	n/a	0	683
1994	655	8	7	31	8	n/a	n/a	0	709
1995	656	7	8	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	707
1996	656	7	8	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	707
1997	474	3	7	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	520
1998	463	2	2	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	491
1999	433	4	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	12	464
2000	414	5	4	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	457
2001	437	5	7	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
2002	451	7	8	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
2003	451	7	8	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
2004	442	7	8	41	5	n/a	n/a	0	503
2005	435	7	4	57	5	n/a	n/a	0	508
2006	424	10	8	70	5	n/a	n/a	0	517
2007	444	12	4	57	9	n/a	n/a	0	526
2008	442	16	7	59	9	n/a	n/a	0	533
2009	429	15	9	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	520
2010	424	13	7	63	5	n/a	n/a	0	512
2011	444	16	8	73	6	2	0	0	549
2012	448	13	8	77	4	1	5	0	556
2013	453	8	8	68	4	0	8	0	549
2014	443	8	6	70	4	1	8	0	540
2015	448	4	9	72	8	1	6	0	548
2016	452	6	10	93	8	1	8	0	578
2017	469	11	12	87	7	0	2	0	588
2018	499	9	10	90	3	0	2	0	613
2019	493	11	5	96	3	0	4	0	612
2020	503	17	2	92	2	1	5	0	622
2021	505	19	2	88	1	3	7	0	625
2022	521	17	6	77	5	4	8	0	638
2023	501	11	7	85	3	5	7	0	619

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 Horizon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	863	55.1	15.6	0
1989	606	40.6	14.9	13.9
1990	611	40.3	15.1	12.4
1991	610	41.2	14.8	11.3
1992	647	41.2	15.7	11.7
1993	683	43.6	15.7	14.6
1994	709	47.1	15.1	14.4
1995	707	46.3	15.3	18.4
1996	707	46.3	15.3	18.4
1997	520	36.6	14.2	21.5
1998	491	37.1	13.2	19.8
1999	464	38.5	12.1	29.9
2000	457	37.3	12.3	31.1
2001	483	38.7	12.5	35.4
2002	512	38.8	13.2	27.7
2003	512	38.8	13.2	27.7
2004	503	39.1	12.9	30
2005	508	38.6	13.2	30.9
2006	517	38.5	13.4	31.9
2007	526	38.5	13.7	34.8
2008	533	39.4	13.5	33.4
2009	520	40.1	13.0	37.1
2010	512	40.1	12.7	39.8
2011	549	40.1	13.6	35.2
2012	556	40.0	13.8	40.5
2013	549	40.0	13.7	40.6
2014	540	40.0	13.4	37.8
2015	548	40.0	13.7	37.4
2016	578	41.0	14.0	39.8
2017	588	41.4	14.1	36.2
2018	613	40.1	15.2	38.5
2019	612	40.1	15.2	40.4
2020	622	40.3	15.4	37.3
2021	625	40.8	15.2	35.4
2022	638	41.2	15.4	33.1
2023	619	41.1	15.0	34.9

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 Horizon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	863	55.1	15.6	0
1989	606	40.6	14.9	13.9
1990	611	40.3	15.1	12.4
1991	610	41.2	14.8	11.3
1992	647	41.2	15.7	11.7
1993	683	43.6	15.7	14.6
1994	709	47.1	15.1	14.4
1995	707	46.3	15.3	18.4
1996	707	46.3	15.3	18.4
1997	520	36.6	14.2	21.5
1998	491	37.1	13.2	19.8
1999	464	38.5	12.1	29.9
2000	457	37.3	12.3	31.1
2001	483	38.7	12.5	35.4
2002	512	38.8	13.2	27.7
2003	512	38.8	13.2	27.7
2004	503	39.1	12.9	30
2005	508	38.6	13.2	30.9
2006	517	38.5	13.4	31.9
2007	526	38.5	13.7	34.8
2008	533	39.4	13.5	33.4
2009	520	40.1	13.0	37.1
2010	512	40.1	12.7	39.8
2011	549	40.1	13.6	35.2
2012	556	40.0	13.8	40.5
2013	549	40.0	13.7	40.6
2014	540	40.0	13.4	37.8
2015	548	40.0	13.7	37.4
2016	578	41.0	14.0	39.8
2017	588	41.4	14.1	36.2
2018	613	40.1	15.2	38.5
2019	612	40.1	15.2	40.4
2020	622	40.3	15.4	37.3
2021	625	40.8	15.2	35.4
2022	638	41.2	15.4	33.1
2023	619	41.1	15.0	34.9

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 Horizon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$231 (2.1%)	$9,365 (85.8%)	$10,917
2020	$294 (2.8%)	$9,081 (85.0%)	$10,681
2021	$565 (5.0%)	$9,504 (83.6%)	$11,372
2022	$747 (6.1%)	$10,027 (81.8%)	$12,261
2023	$387 (3.1%)	$10,566 (84.1%)	$12,567

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 62^nd of 238 Middle schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Middle School)	55	67	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	58	65	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Middle School)	62	77	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	60	65	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Middle School)	53	65	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	55	62	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Middle School)	50	77	27%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	50	71	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Middle School)	48	70	22%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	57	69	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Middle School)	52	68	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	53	70	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Horizon Middle School)	66	78	12%
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	612	619	1.1%
African American	11	11
American Indian	3	3
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	96	85	11.5%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	493	501	1.6%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.4%	34.9%	5.5%

Schools Near Horizon Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)					NSCAS Mathematics (2023)					NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	619	41	15.0	34.9%	501 (80.9%)	11 (1.8%)	85 (13.7%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.1%)	70.5	61^st of 234 public middle schools	73.9%		75.7	40^th of 249 public middle schools	83.9%	21			67.0	65.0	70.0			77.0	77.0	68.0		78.0	$12,567	$387	$10,566
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	577	43	13.3	47.7%	430 (74.5%)	11 (1.9%)	110 (19.1%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.9%)	56.7	109^th of 234 public middle schools	53.4%		56.7	106^th of 249 public middle schools	57.4%	3			61.0	59.0	70.0			52.0	65.0	73.0		77.0	$14,126	$266	$11,548
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	324	0	13.6	33.6%	287 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	49.8	129^th of 234 public middle schools	44.9%		48.3	135^th of 249 public middle schools	45.8%	6	47.0	67.0	53.0	58.0	70.0	53.0	76.0	47.0	67.0	65.0	85.0	75.0	$15,561	$321	$12,976

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Student/Teacher Ratio Horizon Middle School

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