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NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

25211 S 68TH ST, FIRTH, NE 68358NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
595
Students
Total enrolled
$11,513
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 595 students in grades 06–08 in FIRTH, Nebraska.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,513 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
16.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in FIRTH, Nebraska, serving grades 06–08 with 595 students. The district invests $11,513 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

595
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution296 male · 299 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 70 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian1%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 310008801317

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,513Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,513
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,066
Student Support$2,188
Administration$1,382
Operations$1,727
Other$1,151
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,513 spent per student, an estimated $5,100 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
69%
State government
23.5%
Local (property tax)
68.7%
Federal programs
7.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,513/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NORRIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLNORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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High School
NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLancaster County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160 →
Phone: (402)791-0020
NCES ID: 310008801317
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FIRTH seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
High
NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL
757 students · 09–12
12% FRL
Elem
NORRIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
577 students · 03–05
10% FRL
Elem
NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
554 students · PK–02
12% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25211 S 68TH ST, FIRTH, NE 68358
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.