Norris Middle School

25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Norris Middle School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Norris Middle School's student population of 593 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
593 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Norris Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Middle School is 0.17, 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)
#373 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norris Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norris Middle 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.
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norris Middle 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.
72%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norris Middle 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Norris Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Norris Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norris Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norris Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
91%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norris Middle 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
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norris Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Norris Middle 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
11%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norris Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School's ranking?
Norris Middle School is ranked #373 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Norris Middle School often compared to?
Norris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norris Elementary School, Norris Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Norris Middle School?
593 students attend Norris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Norris Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Middle School?
Norris Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norris Middle School offer ?
Norris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Norris Middle School part of?
Norris Middle School is part of Norris School Dist 160 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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