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#530 of 967 schools in NE

Norris Intermediate School

Elementary School · Norris School Dist 160 · Firth, NE

A Norris School Dist 160 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25211 SOUTH 68 STREET, Firth, NE 68358

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,779
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Norris Intermediate School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Norris Intermediate 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low55/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$112,731

Median home value

$415,100

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

47.3%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Norris School Dist 160

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Norris Intermediate School is listed in NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norris Intermediate School

Norris Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Firth, NE, part of Norris School Dist 160, serving approximately 571 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norris Intermediate School

What grades does Norris Intermediate School serve?

Norris Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Norris Intermediate School?

Norris Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Norris Intermediate School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norris Intermediate School rank in NE?

Norris Intermediate School ranks #530 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Norris Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Norris Intermediate 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 Norris Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norris Intermediate School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Norris Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Norris Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Norris Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Norris Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norris Intermediate School?

11.0% of students at Norris Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 68358)
1,660
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
37.7
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68358; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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