Serving 560 students in grades 7-8, Seaman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seaman Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Topeka, KS, encompassing approximately 83.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seaman Middle School's student population of 560 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seaman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seaman Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seaman Middle School's ranking?
Seaman Middle School is ranked #938 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Seaman Middle School often compared to?
Seaman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Seaman Middle School?
560 students attend Seaman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Seaman Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seaman Middle School?
Seaman Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seaman Middle School offer ?
Seaman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seaman Middle School part of?
Seaman Middle School is part of Seaman School District.
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