Serving 641 students in grades 7-8, Norfolk Jr High 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 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Norfolk Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norfolk Jr High School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Norfolk Jr High School is ranked #657 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Norfolk Jr High School?
641 students attend Norfolk Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Norfolk Jr High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norfolk Jr High School?
Norfolk Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norfolk Jr High School offer ?
Norfolk Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Norfolk Jr High School part of?
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