Summary:
The 68106 zip code area is home to a single middle school, Norris Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Omaha Public Schools district. Despite consistent funding and resources, Norris Middle School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Nebraska, with proficiency rates in core subjects significantly below district and state averages.
Norris Middle School has been ranked 236th out of 238 schools in 2022-2023, 199th out of 200 schools in 2023-2024, and 123rd out of 123 schools in 2024-2025, earning a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 22.06% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.27% for the Omaha Public Schools district and 58.64% for the state. The school's performance has remained low across all grade levels and subject areas, with a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% in the 2024-2025 school year.
While Norris Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,487 and a student-teacher ratio of 19.2, the data suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student learning. Addressing the persistent challenges at Norris Middle School will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased support, and a closer examination of the school's practices and policies to improve academic achievement and student engagement.
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