HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
915 W 35TH ST
KEARNEY, NE 68845
619 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
619
Total Students
41.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    501 (80.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    85 (13.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
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)698-8120
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 6 202
Grade 7 204
Grade 8 213
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 577 Students
4611 AVE N
KEARNEY, NE 68847 (1.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th