Norfolk Jr High School

510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 644 students in grades 7-8, Norfolk Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norfolk Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Norfolk Jr High School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
644 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Norfolk Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norfolk Jr High School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#657 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
46%
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41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norfolk Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
22%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
60%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Norfolk Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norfolk Jr High School's ranking?
Norfolk Jr High School is ranked #657 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Norfolk Jr High School?
644 students attend Norfolk Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Norfolk Jr High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norfolk Jr High School?
Norfolk Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norfolk Jr High School offer ?
Norfolk Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Norfolk Jr High School part of?
Norfolk Jr High School is part of Norfolk School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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