NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
25211 S 68TH ST
FIRTH, NE 68358
595 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
595
Total Students
36.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    535 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Phone: (402)791-0020
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 197
Grade 7 204
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio