HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 613 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 915 W 35th St in Kearney, Nebraska, is a key component of the Kearney Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The facility is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, providing a variety of curricular and extracurricular opportunities intended to help students transition effectively from elementary school to the more demanding environment of high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Kearney community and prides itself on promoting a culture of inclusivity, character development, and academic achievement. By offering a diverse range of programs—including athletics, music, technology, and various student organizations—HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL encourages students to explore their interests and build strong relationships with peers and faculty. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on preparing students for future success, the school remains a vital pillar for families within the Kearney area.

For more information, contact HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (308) 698-8120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

915 W 35TH ST
KEARNEY, NE 68845-8099
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HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 613 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
613
Teachers:
40.17
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 613 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.4%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.