Norris Middle School

Summary:

Norris Middle School is a public middle school located in Norris, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 489. The school is part of the Anderson County School District, which is ranked 80 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norris Middle School consistently outperforms the Anderson County and Tennessee state averages in academic proficiency across all subject areas, with 47.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 36.2% in the district and 39.7% statewide. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (92.02%) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Jefferson Middle School and Gresham Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. Despite this lack of diversity, Norris Middle School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top half of Tennessee middle schools.

Norris Middle School's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, with the school ranking 68 out of 293 Tennessee middle schools for its special education students and 116 out of 553 for its male students, both receiving 4-star ratings. This level of success for these student groups sets Norris Middle School apart from many of the nearby schools, such as Gibbs Middle School and Halls Middle School, which do not demonstrate the same level of performance for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5 Norris Square
       Norris, TN  37828


(865) 494-7171

District: Anderson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,838 Help


Students who attend Norris Middle School usually attend:

High:    Anderson County High School

Feeder schools for Norris Middle School:

Elementary:    Andersonville Elementary
    Fairview Elementary
    Norris Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norris Middle School ranks better than 73.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Anderson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norris Middle School is 14.3, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Anderson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norris Middle School is $11,838, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Anderson County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norris Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norris Middle School 158th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Norris Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson County 86th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norris Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Norris Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 83.73 57th 435 86.9%
2011 69.88 130th 462 71.9%
2012 87.70 36th 466 92.3%
2013 76.22 88th 475 81.5%
2014 62.48 164th 485 66.2%
2015 66.58 162nd 492 67.1%
2017 57.39 143rd 362 60.5%
2018 62.18 163rd 563 71.0%
2019 63.60 144th 574 74.9%
2021 53.57 232nd 576 59.7%
2022 61.53 176th 569 69.1%
2023 68.07 152nd 594 74.4%
2024 66.94 158th 587 73.1%
See the entire list of Tennessee Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Norris Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.92 234th 279 16.1%
2019 36.67 137th 222 38.3%
2021 37.99 135th 238 43.3%
2022 46.29 94th 260 63.8%
2023 40.90 125th 288 56.6%
2024 55.82 69th 299 76.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norris Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.03 246th 481 48.9%
2019 53.06 178th 490 63.7%
2021 53.62 156th 483 67.7%
2022 56.56 159th 495 67.9%
2023 54.81 184th 514 64.2%
2024 52.34 213th 510 58.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Norris Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.63 114th 529 78.4%
2021 53.47 211th 538 60.8%
2022 63.03 157th 552 71.6%
2023 65.34 161st 560 71.3%
2024 61.02 184th 554 66.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Norris Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.93 195th 523 62.7%
2021 51.66 217th 529 59.0%
2022 56.96 201st 540 62.8%
2023 67.42 137th 557 75.4%
2024 69.13 128th 560 77.1%
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Rank History for White students at Norris Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.78 226th 481 53.0%
2019 52.02 195th 484 59.7%
2021 44.57 253rd 496 49.0%
2022 52.93 198th 500 60.4%
2023 56.06 195th 503 61.2%
2024 54.24 204th 504 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norris Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 306 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 329 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 329
1990 347 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 343 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 359 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 372 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 408 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 408 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 399 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 402
1998 382 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a -143 247
1999 422 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 463 463
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 410 410
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 489 489
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 489 489
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 512 512
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
2006 465 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2007 448 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 467 1 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 433 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 485 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2011 485 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 488
2012 495 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 499
2013 516 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 522
2014 481 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 488
2015 504 2 2 3 3 0 2 0 516
2016 478 3 1 6 0 0 4 0 492
2017 487 2 1 8 0 0 10 0 508
2018 471 2 1 8 0 1 11 0 494
2019 461 2 0 13 0 2 8 0 486
2020 471 9 0 16 1 3 7 0 507
2021 459 9 2 16 0 3 8 0 497
2022 454 10 2 17 0 2 12 0 497
2023 450 4 2 21 0 0 12 0 489
2024 434 4 2 16 3 0 10 0 469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norris Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 22.0 13.9 n/a
1989 329 22.0 14.9 n/a
1990 347 22.0 15.7 n/a
1991 334 20.0 16.7 n/a
1992 343 20.0 17.1 n/a
1993 362 20.0 18.1 n/a
1994 373 20.0 18.6 n/a
1995 409 25.0 16.4 n/a
1996 409 25.0 16.4 n/a
1997 402 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 247 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 463 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 410 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 489 n/a n/a n/a
2003 489 n/a n/a n/a
2004 512 n/a n/a n/a
2005 508 n/a n/a n/a
2006 470 28.9 16.3 n/a
2007 456 29.0 15.7 31.6
2008 477 32.8 14.5 30.2
2009 434 31.3 13.9 38.7
2010 487 37.8 12.8 42.1
2011 488 33.5 14.5 44.3
2012 499 33.7 14.8 44.3
2013 522 35.7 14.6 43.1
2014 488 37.0 13.1 44.7
2015 516 36.0 14.3 42.8
2016 492 32.0 15.3 45.9
2017 508 33.0 15.3 n/a
2018 494 31.7 15.5 n/a
2019 486 30.0 16.2 n/a
2020 507 30.2 16.7 38.3
2021 497 30.9 16.0 n/a
2022 497 35.0 14.1 n/a
2023 489 32.9 14.8 n/a
2024 469 32.7 14.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norris Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 22.0 13.9 n/a
1989 329 22.0 14.9 n/a
1990 347 22.0 15.7 n/a
1991 334 20.0 16.7 n/a
1992 343 20.0 17.1 n/a
1993 362 20.0 18.1 n/a
1994 373 20.0 18.6 n/a
1995 409 25.0 16.4 n/a
1996 409 25.0 16.4 n/a
1997 402 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 247 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 463 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 410 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 489 n/a n/a n/a
2003 489 n/a n/a n/a
2004 512 n/a n/a n/a
2005 508 n/a n/a n/a
2006 470 28.9 16.3 n/a
2007 456 29.0 15.7 31.6
2008 477 32.8 14.5 30.2
2009 434 31.3 13.9 38.7
2010 487 37.8 12.8 42.1
2011 488 33.5 14.5 44.3
2012 499 33.7 14.8 44.3
2013 522 35.7 14.6 43.1
2014 488 37.0 13.1 44.7
2015 516 36.0 14.3 42.8
2016 492 32.0 15.3 45.9
2017 508 33.0 15.3 n/a
2018 494 31.7 15.5 n/a
2019 486 30.0 16.2 n/a
2020 507 30.2 16.7 38.3
2021 497 30.9 16.0 n/a
2022 497 35.0 14.1 n/a
2023 489 32.9 14.8 n/a
2024 469 32.7 14.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norris Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (5.1%) $8,491 (89.5%) $9,490
2020 $386 (4.4%) $8,012 (90.9%) $8,818
2021 $771 (8.2%) $8,227 (87.6%) $9,394
2022 $868 (8.3%) $9,067 (86.9%) $10,428
2023 $796 (6.7%) $10,445 (88.2%) $11,838

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norris Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 152nd of 594 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Norris Middle School)39.740.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson County)31.727.7
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Middle School)38.741.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson County)29.830.8
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Norris Middle School)28.863.5
 34.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Anderson County)24.844.6
 19.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Norris Middle School)50.951.2
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson County)38.734.9
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Middle School)38.239.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson County)33.533.2
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Norris Middle School)4359.5
 16.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Anderson County)39.844.9
 5.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Norris Middle School)34.728.9
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson County)24.322.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Middle School)32.329.4
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson County)24.123
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Norris Middle School)81.490.9
 9.5%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Anderson County)83.975.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Norris Middle School)52.253.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Anderson County)36.544.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Norris Middle School)42.940.6
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Anderson County)35.634.2
 1.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Norris Middle School)36.436.4
   All Grades English Language Arts (Anderson County)29.733.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Norris Middle School)81.490.9
 9.5%
   All Grades Algebra I (Anderson County)34.726.9
 7.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Norris Middle School)41.558.7
 17.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Anderson County)34.344.6
 10.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students486489
 0.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White461450
 2.4%
Two or More Races812
 50%


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Norris Middle School ranks 158th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Norris Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Norris Middle School usually go on to attend Anderson County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Norris Middle School.


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