Excellent
#59 of 967 schools in NE
Top 6% in state
Seward Middle School
Middle School · Seward Public Schools · Seward, NE
A middle school in Seward, NE where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 SOUTH ST, Seward, NE 68434
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seward Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seward 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated731/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seward), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,064
Median home value
$259,900
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Seward Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seward Middle School is listed in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seward Middle School
Seward Middle School is a public middle school in Seward, NE, part of Seward Public Schools, serving approximately 426 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seward Middle School
What grades does Seward Middle School serve?
Seward Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seward Middle School rank in NE?
Seward Middle School ranks #59 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Seward Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seward 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 Seward Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seward Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seward Middle School a charter school?
No, Seward Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seward Middle School a Title I school?
No, Seward Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seward Middle School?
22.8% of students at Seward 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Seward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (402) 643-2986
- Area population (ZIP 68434)
- 9,032
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 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.
- 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 68434; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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