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Norris Middle School

2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,187 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 10% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Norris Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Norris Middle School's student population of 1,187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Norris Middle 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 Norris Middle School is 0.46, 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)
#883 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norris Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
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.
15%
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.
24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
1%
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 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
72%
21%
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
9%
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 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
63%
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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.46
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
72%
36%
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
8%
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.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norris Middle School's ranking?
Norris Middle School is ranked #883 out of 902 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,187 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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