Serving 1,186 students in grades 6-8, Seneca Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seneca Middle School's student population of 1,186 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seneca Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Middle School is 0.38, 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
#645 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca Middle School's ranking?
Seneca Middle School is ranked #645 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Seneca Middle School often compared to?
Seneca Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Algonquin Middle School, Wyandot Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Seneca Middle School?
1,186 students attend Seneca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Seneca Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Middle School?
Seneca Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seneca Middle School offer ?
Seneca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seneca Middle School part of?
Seneca Middle School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.
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