SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 594 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 4611 Avenue N in Kearney, Nebraska, is a public educational institution serving students in the Kearney Public Schools district. As a middle school, it provides a bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition toward greater student independence.
Beyond its core curriculum, SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, aimed at helping students explore their interests and build a sense of community. The school works closely with the surrounding Kearney community to ensure students are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for educational excellence and student success.
For more information, contact SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (308) 698-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68847-8160
(308) 698-8150
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 594 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 40.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 594 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.