Kearney Public Schools Administration Office, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — The Nebraska Department of Education has released AQuESTT Classifications for all public schools in Nebraska. AQuESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow) is the state accountability system that measures all schools in six “tenet” areas.
The Kearney Public Schools district was ranked as ‘Great’ along with five KPS schools, eight schools were ranked as ‘Excellent’.
The six tenets are based on common factors contributing to a quality public school. The tenets that are examined include 1) Educational Opportunities and Access; 2) Transitions, 3), Positive Partnerships, Relationships, and Success; 4) Educator Effectiveness 5) Student Achievement and Growth; and 6) Postsecondary, Career, and Civic Readiness.
AQuESTT is a broad look at each school with a critical eye to not just assessment scores, but also a variety of other factors that impact a student’s success at their school and a school’s overall effectiveness. Schools are rated in one of the following four classifications: Needs Support, Good, Great, or Excellent.
We are pleased to report Kearney Public Schools fared very well in the 2025 AQuESTT classifications! The following ratings were provided to KPS schools:
Excellent:
Bryant Elementary, Buffalo Hills Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary, Northeast Elementary, Park Elementary, Windy Hills Elementary, Horizon Middle School.
Great:
Central Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Kenwood Elementary, Sunrise Middle School, Kearney High School, Kearney Public School District
Good:
None.
Needs Support:
None
“These results illustrate many incredible things are happening in Kearney Public Schools with some room remaining for growth,” said Dr. Jason Mundorf, KPS Superintendent. “We look forward to maintaining excellence while improving our performance throughout the district and will work tirelessly to continue to provide the best education possible for all students!”
