NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160 school district, located in FIRTH, NE with about 525 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is part of the Norris School District 160, located in Firth, Nebraska, a suburban community situated just south of Lincoln. As a public institution, it serves students in grades 6–8 and is known for maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding rural and residential landscape. The school is part of a larger PK-12 campus, which allows for a cohesive educational experience as students transition from the elementary grades through to the high school level.
The school is widely recognized for its commitment to both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL places a significant emphasis on high educational standards, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects alongside elective opportunities intended to foster student interests. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a vibrant extracurricular culture, encouraging student participation in athletics, arts, and various clubs to build leadership and community spirit. Its reputation is often defined by a supportive environment where staff focus on the unique social and emotional developmental needs of middle school-aged students.
For more information, contact NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 791-0020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FIRTH, NE 68358-9732
(402) 791-0020
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in FIRTH, NE with about 525 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
- Total Students:
- 525
- Teachers:
- 32.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 525 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.