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#545 of 967 schools in NE
Norfolk JR High School
Middle School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE
A middle school in Norfolk, NE where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 PASEWALK AVE PO BOX 139, Norfolk, NE 68702
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norfolk JR High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norfolk JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Norfolk Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norfolk JR High School is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norfolk JR High School
Norfolk JR High School is a public middle school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 644 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norfolk JR High School
What grades does Norfolk JR High School serve?
Norfolk JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Norfolk JR High School?
Norfolk JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk JR High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norfolk JR High School rank in NE?
Norfolk JR High School ranks #545 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Norfolk JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norfolk JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Norfolk JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norfolk JR High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norfolk JR High School a charter school?
No, Norfolk JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norfolk JR High School a Title I school?
No, Norfolk JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norfolk JR High School?
57.3% of students at Norfolk JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (402) 644-2516
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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