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#582 of 967 schools in NE
Norfolk Middle School
Middle School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE
A middle school in Norfolk, NE where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1221 N 1ST ST PO BOX 139, Norfolk, NE 68702
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norfolk Middle School score 44% 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 7 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
- #8 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 Middle School is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norfolk Middle School
Norfolk Middle School is a public middle school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norfolk Middle School
What grades does Norfolk Middle School serve?
Norfolk Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Norfolk Middle School?
Norfolk Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norfolk Middle School rank in NE?
Norfolk Middle School ranks #582 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Norfolk Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norfolk Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norfolk Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norfolk Middle School a charter school?
No, Norfolk Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norfolk Middle School a Title I school?
No, Norfolk Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norfolk Middle School?
59.4% of students at Norfolk Middle 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (402) 644-2569
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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