Serving 1,140 students in grades 6-8, Norris Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norris Middle School serves the southeast part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norris Middle School's student population of 1,140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norris Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #876 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Norris Middle School often compared to?
Norris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Norris Middle School?
1,140 students attend Norris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Norris Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norris Middle School?
Norris Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norris Middle School part of?
Norris Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Norris Middle School located?
Norris Middle School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.
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