Summary:
The city of Kearney, Nebraska is home to 14 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Kearney Public Schools district. While the district as a whole performs well, with a 4 out of 5 star rating, there is significant variation in the performance of individual schools.
Several schools stand out as top performers, including Meadowlark Elementary School, ranked 1st out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools, and Windy Hills Elementary School, ranked 36th. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with 88-93% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, some schools like Central Elementary and Bryant Elementary struggle with lower test scores and higher poverty rates.
The district's graduation rates are above the state average, but chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue, with all schools reporting the same 21.1% rate, higher than the state average. Spending per student varies widely, from $11,269 at Windy Hills Elementary to $16,481 at Central Elementary, and student-teacher ratios range from 12.5 to 18.6. Overall, the Kearney Public Schools district demonstrates a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting the need to address equity and support for all students in the area.
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