Norfolk Junior High School
Tel:
(402)644-2516
- Norfolk Junior High School serves 644 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Norfolk Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Norfolk Junior High School's student population of 644 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Norfolk Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Norfolk Junior High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #647 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Norfolk Junior High School is Norfolk Senior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eastern Learning Center (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 251 students
0.3 miles
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2550 0.3 PK-4 251 - Norfolk Envisions Level Iii School Prg Alternative School
0.5 miles
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402)371-1147 0.5 n/a n/a - Norfolk Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 230 students
0.5 miles
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2544 0.5 PK-4 230 - Norfolk Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 269 students
0.6 miles
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2557 0.6 PK-4 269 - Norfolk Alternatives For Success School Alternative School
0.8 miles
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)379-7565 0.8 n/a n/a
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