Excellent
#63 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 5% in state
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Nemaha Central · Seneca, KS
An elementary school in Seneca, KS where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 N. 11th, Seneca, KS 66538
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low166/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,076
Median home value
$252,900
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Nemaha Central
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School is listed in Nemaha Central; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School is a public elementary school in Seneca, KS, part of Nemaha Central, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School serve?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School rank in KS?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School ranks #63 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School a charter school?
No, Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School?
35.8% of students at Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nemaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (785) 336-2173
- Area population (ZIP 66538)
- 3,577
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 66538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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