NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 1,121 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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, located in the Fairacres/Aksarben area of Omaha, Nebraska, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is situated at 2235 S 46th St and serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader community characteristics of central Omaha. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of young adolescents, offering a curriculum designed to transition students from elementary education to the more specialized academic demands of high school.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. In addition to core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, which are intended to help students build teamwork skills and explore their personal interests. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and inclusive programming, NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its students to be successful, contributing members of the Omaha community.
For more information, contact NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 557-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68106-3399
(402) 557-4800
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 1,121 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 1,121
- Teachers:
- 85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,121 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.0%
- White
- 12.1%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.