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#1411 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 37% in state
Seneca Elem School South Campus
Middle School · Seneca Ccsd 170 · Seneca, IL
A Seneca Ccsd 170 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
174 Oak St, Seneca, IL 61360
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seneca Elem School South Campus score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seneca Elem School South Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,137
Median home value
$240,800
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Seneca Ccsd 170
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seneca Elem School South Campus is listed in Seneca CCSD 170; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seneca Elem School South Campus
Seneca Elem School South Campus is a public middle school in Seneca, IL, part of Seneca Ccsd 170, serving approximately 213 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,411 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seneca Elem School South Campus
What grades does Seneca Elem School South Campus serve?
Seneca Elem School South Campus serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Seneca Elem School South Campus?
Seneca Elem School South Campus has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elem School South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elem School South Campus is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seneca Elem School South Campus rank in IL?
Seneca Elem School South Campus ranks #1,411 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Seneca Elem School South Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Seneca Elem School South Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seneca Elem School South Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seneca Elem School South Campus has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seneca Elem School South Campus a charter school?
No, Seneca Elem School South Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seneca Elem School South Campus a Title I school?
No, Seneca Elem School South Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seneca Elem School South Campus?
27.2% of students at Seneca Elem School South Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (815) 357-8744
- Area population (ZIP 61360)
- 3,320
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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