Top Rankings
Norris School Dist 160 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,483 students in Norris School Dist 160 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Norris School Dist 160 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
2,483 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Norris School Dist 160 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
2,274 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
165
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
174
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,236 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,920 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,236
$15,429
Spending / Student
$10,920
$16,737
Best Norris School Dist 160 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norris Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25211 South 68 Street
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0040
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0040
Grades: 3-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Norris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0030
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0030
Grades: PK-2
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0020
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Norris High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norris School Dist 160 School District?
Norris School Dist 160 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,483 students.
What is the rank of Norris School Dist 160 School District?
Norris School Dist 160 School District is ranked #55 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norris School Dist 160 School District?
92% of Norris School Dist 160 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norris School Dist 160 School District?
Norris School Dist 160 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Norris School Dist 160 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,920 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
