Norris Intermediate School

25211 South 68 Street
Firth, NE 68358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 568 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 62% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Norris Intermediate School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
568 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#161 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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62%
46%
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61%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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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 #161 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Norris Intermediate School?
568 students attend Norris Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Norris Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Intermediate School?
Norris Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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