SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4611 AVE N
KEARNEY, NE 68847
577 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
577
Total Students
43.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    430 (74.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    110 (19.1 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)698-8150
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 168
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 189
Grade 7 194
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 619 Students
915 W 35TH ST
KEARNEY, NE 68845 (1.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th