Seward Middle School
Seward Middle School serves 123 students in grades 6-8.
Seward Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Seward Middle School's student population of 123 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Seward Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Seward Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #189 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 15% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 54% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Seward Middle School is Seward High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Moose Pass School (24.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is William H. Seward Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Seward William H. Seward Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 300 students10
0.2 miles
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356 0.2 PK-5 300 - Seward Seward High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 183 students10
0.3 miles
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3351 0.3 9-12 183 - Moose Pass Moose Pass School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 13 students10
24.6 miles
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183 24.6 K-8 13 - Cooper Landing Cooper Landing School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 15 students10
28.1 miles
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244 28.1 K-12 15 - Cordova Chenega Bay School Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
44.5 miles
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123 44.5 PK-12 13
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