NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,140 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,140

Total Students

64.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	824
Black	102
Asian	8
Two or More	33
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
824 (72.3%)
White
163 (14.3%)
Black
102 (8.9%)
Two or More
33 (2.9%)
American Indian
9 (0.8%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 270

Grade 7 442

Grade 8 428