Norris Intermediate School

25211 South 68 Street
Firth, NE 68358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 571 students in grades 3-5, Norris Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norris Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Norris Intermediate School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
571 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Norris Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Intermediate School is 0.15, which is less than 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)
#103 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norris Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norris Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norris Intermediate 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.
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norris Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norris Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norris Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norris Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norris Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Norris Intermediate 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
8%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norris Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norris Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norris Intermediate School's ranking?
Norris Intermediate School is ranked #103 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Norris Intermediate School often compared to?
Norris Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norris Middle School, Norris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Norris Intermediate School?
571 students attend Norris Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Norris Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Intermediate School?
Norris Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norris Intermediate School offer ?
Norris Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Norris Intermediate School part of?
Norris Intermediate School is part of Norris School Dist 160 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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