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#707 of 967 schools in NE
Norris Middle School
Middle School · Norris School Dist 160 · Firth, NE
A Norris School Dist 160 middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25211 S 68TH ST, Firth, NE 68358
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norris Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
14%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norris Middle 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low55/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
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
- #4 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 Middle School is listed in NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norris Middle School
Norris Middle School is a public middle school in Firth, NE, part of Norris School Dist 160, serving approximately 593 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norris Middle School
What grades does Norris Middle School serve?
Norris Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Norris Middle School?
Norris Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norris Middle School rank in NE?
Norris Middle School ranks #707 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Norris Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norris Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norris Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norris Middle School a charter school?
No, Norris Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norris Middle School a Title I school?
No, Norris Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norris Middle School?
14.0% of students at Norris 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (402) 791-0020
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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