Norris School Dist 160 School District
School District · Firth, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#217 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,779
$5,585 vs Nebraska median
District size
2,409 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Norris School Dist 160
Norris School Dist 160 is a Firth, Nebraska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,409 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,779 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Norris School Dist 160 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Norris Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Norris School Dist 160 students show an average math proficiency of 56.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Norris School Dist 160, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norris School Dist 160 with test data.
Schools in Norris School Dist 160
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Firth
- Total Enrollment
- 2,409
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norris School Dist 160?
Norris School Dist 160 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norris School Dist 160?
The average composite rating for Norris School Dist 160 is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Norris School Dist 160?
Norris School Dist 160 spends $11,779 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norris School Dist 160?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norris School Dist 160 is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norris School Dist 160?
Norris Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Norris School Dist 160 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Norris School Dist 160?
Across schools in Norris School Dist 160 with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norris School Dist 160 compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Norris School Dist 160 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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