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Seward Middle School

Summary:

Seward Middle School is a public middle school in Seward, Alaska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 113. It is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked 10th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seward Middle School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the district and state averages. The school outperformed the district and state in science proficiency, particularly for 8th-grade students. However, it underperformed in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics proficiency, especially at the 6th-grade level. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and serves a population with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with 26.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Seward Middle School has demonstrated a focus on equity and inclusion, with strong performance for female, white, multi-racial, and low-socioeconomic status students. The school's relatively low percentage of minority students may indicate a need to explore ways to attract and support a more diverse student population. By addressing these areas, Seward Middle School can continue to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 304 Sea Lion Ave
       Seward, AK  99664

(907) 224-9000

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools


Students who attend Seward Middle School usually attend:

High:    Seward High School

Feeder schools for Seward Middle School:

Elementary:    Moose Pass School
    William H. Seward Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Two or more races:
17.7%
American Indian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seward Middle School ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Seward Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), two or more races (17.7%), American Indian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seward Middle School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District! (See more...)
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Compare Seward Middle School employs 8.8 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seward Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seward Middle School 55th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Seward Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 10th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seward Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Seward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.93 38th 138 72.5%
2006 76.96 27th 132 79.5%
2007 80.96 18th 128 85.9%
2008 77.84 25th 132 81.1%
2009 82.48 17th 131 87.0%
2010 83.95 15th 136 89.0%
2011 85.41 11th 133 91.7%
2012 76.67 29th 135 78.5%
2013 67.90 50th 136 63.2%
2014 72.82 37th 138 73.2%
2015 75.96 25th 151 83.4%
2017 63.28 27th 88 69.3%
2018 46.47 54th 96 43.8%
2019 38.02 61st 99 38.4%
2021 44.74 47th 84 44.0%
2022 47.80 50th 95 47.4%
2023 55.11 43rd 92 53.3%
2024 41.35 55th 91 39.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Seward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.64 22nd 34 35.3%
2024 73.88 5th 31 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.25 25th 64 60.9%
2023 63.62 17th 55 69.1%
2024 72.76 7th 54 87.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Seward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.58 38th 74 48.6%
2021 62.50 20th 57 64.9%
2022 69.87 19th 66 71.2%
2023 79.86 8th 66 87.9%
2024 41.96 43rd 69 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Seward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.94 46th 73 37.0%
2021 40.27 35th 62 43.5%
2022 24.44 50th 68 26.5%
2023 50.00 39th 72 45.8%
2024 55.52 31st 72 56.9%
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Rank History for White students at Seward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.80 50th 72 30.6%
2021 46.07 34th 58 41.4%
2022 56.39 29th 69 58.0%
2023 59.37 28th 75 62.7%
2024 44.09 44th 74 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Seward Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 96 0 4 2 21 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 96 0 4 2 21 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 87 1 0 1 28 n/a n/a 0 117
2005 92 1 4 1 22 n/a n/a 0 120
2006 81 2 3 3 19 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 66 1 0 5 20 n/a n/a 0 92
2008 66 2 1 3 17 n/a n/a 0 89
2009 64 3 1 5 19 0 2 0 94
2010 65 0 0 5 20 0 2 0 92
2011 67 1 1 2 20 1 1 0 93
2012 57 1 2 5 11 0 7 0 83
2013 51 1 2 5 12 0 11 0 82
2014 56 1 2 4 14 0 7 0 84
2015 83 1 2 2 20 0 17 0 125
2016 92 1 3 8 18 0 23 0 145
2017 78 0 3 7 15 0 24 0 127
2018 66 0 3 9 18 0 27 0 123
2019 75 1 3 6 13 0 22 0 120
2020 93 1 3 8 11 0 31 0 147
2021 79 0 2 6 7 1 17 0 112
2022 95 0 1 9 10 1 24 0 140
2023 75 0 1 6 9 2 20 0 113

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seward Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 123 8.5 14.5 15.4
2003 123 8.5 14.5 15.4
2004 117 7.8 15.0 n/a
2005 120 6.7 17.9 n/a
2006 108 6.5 16.6 81.5
2007 92 5.9 15.6 25
2008 89 6.3 14.1 33.7
2009 94 6.1 15.4 34
2010 92 7.0 13.1 37
2011 93 5.9 15.7 37.6
2012 83 6.1 13.4 41
2013 82 5.5 14.7 40.2
2014 84 5.8 14.4 41.7
2015 125 9.0 13.8 33.6
2016 145 10.0 14.5 35.2
2017 127 8.5 14.8 40.9
2018 123 8.8 13.8 33.3
2019 120 9.7 12.2 31.7
2020 147 8.8 16.5 34
2021 112 10.2 10.9 n/a
2022 140 8.3 16.7 n/a
2023 113 8.8 12.7 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seward Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 123 8.5 14.5 15.4
2003 123 8.5 14.5 15.4
2004 117 7.8 15.0 n/a
2005 120 6.7 17.9 n/a
2006 108 6.5 16.6 81.5
2007 92 5.9 15.6 25
2008 89 6.3 14.1 33.7
2009 94 6.1 15.4 34
2010 92 7.0 13.1 37
2011 93 5.9 15.7 37.6
2012 83 6.1 13.4 41
2013 82 5.5 14.7 40.2
2014 84 5.8 14.4 41.7
2015 125 9.0 13.8 33.6
2016 145 10.0 14.5 35.2
2017 127 8.5 14.8 40.9
2018 123 8.8 13.8 33.3
2019 120 9.7 12.2 31.7
2020 147 8.8 16.5 34
2021 112 10.2 10.9 n/a
2022 140 8.3 16.7 n/a
2023 113 8.8 12.7 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seward Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 43rd of 92 Middle schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Seward Middle School)64.742.9
 21.9%
   8th Grade Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)53.141.6
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Seward Middle School)64.742.9
 21.9%
   All Grades Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)5543.6
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students120113
 5.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian139
 30.8%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander02
White7575
Two or More Races2220
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%26.5%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seward Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended Seward Middle School.

Students at Seward Middle School are 66% White, 18% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander.

Seward Middle School ranks 55th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Seward Middle School usually go on to attend Seward High School


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