Seward Middle School serves 140 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 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seward Middle School's student population of 140 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seward Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seward Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seward Middle School's ranking?
Seward Middle School is ranked #187 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Seward Middle School?
140 students attend Seward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Seward Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seward Middle School offer ?
Seward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seward Middle School part of?
Seward Middle School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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