Seneca Intermediate School

Seneca Intermediate School is a regular public middle school located in Salamanca, New York, in Cattaraugus County. The school serves students from third to seventh grade and has an enrollment of 384 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1 and 52 full-time equivalent teachers, the school offers personalized attention to its students.

Seneca Intermediate School’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.5 out of 10, placing it in the 32nd percentile among New York schools. The academic score stands at 2.5 out of 10, indicating that while there is room for improvement, the school is focused on student development and growth. In terms of standardized testing, 37% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 25% are proficient or above in Math.

Located in a town setting, Seneca Intermediate School benefits from being part of a close-knit community where students can feel supported both academically and socially.

While current test scores at Seneca Intermediate School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1, Seneca Intermediate School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.