Seward Middle School serves 433 students in grades 5-8.
Seward Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seward Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Seward Middle School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seward Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seward Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seward Middle School's ranking?
Seward Middle School is ranked #84 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Seward Middle School?
433 students attend Seward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Seward Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seward Middle School offer ?
Seward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Seward Middle School part of?
Seward Middle School is part of Seward Public Schools School District.
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