Seneca Elementary School South Campus

Summary:

Seneca Elementary School South Campus is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Seneca, Illinois, with 197 students. The school is part of the Seneca CCSD 170 district, which is ranked 279 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seneca Elementary School South Campus consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Illinois middle schools, with a 4-star rating in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 45.6% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.2% statewide. In Science, the school's proficiency rate was 73%, significantly higher than the state's 53.2%. However, the school's performance for White students and students of low socioeconomic status is more mixed, with rankings in the middle to lower half of Illinois middle schools.

Seneca Elementary School South Campus generally outperforms the nearby schools in academic achievement, particularly Northlawn Junior High School, which has significantly lower proficiency rates in both ELA (21.9%) and Math (6.9%). In contrast, Coal City Middle School, another nearby school, has much higher proficiency rates in both ELA (78.4%) and Math (48.3%), indicating that it is a high-performing school in the region. The school's high per-student spending of $18,553 in 2022-2023 and low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 suggest that it is well-resourced, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 174 Oak St
       Seneca, IL  61360-9500


(815) 357-8744

District: Seneca CCSD 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,147 Help


Students who attend Seneca Elementary School South Campus usually attend:

High:    Seneca High School

Feeder schools for Seneca Elementary School South Campus:

Elementary:    Seneca Grade School North Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  213

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Compare Details Seneca Elementary School South Campus ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca Elementary School South Campus is 10.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca Elementary School South Campus is $20,147.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seneca Elementary School South Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Elementary School South Campus 380th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Seneca Elementary School South Campus in the ranking list.)

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Seneca CCSD 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca CCSD 170 279th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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Rank History for all students at Seneca Elementary School South Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.47 217th 1185 81.7%
2004 79.82 230th 1204 80.9%
2005 62.06 547th 1209 54.8%
2006 71.03 377th 1272 70.4%
2007 70.63 379th 1287 70.6%
2008 70.50 405th 1293 68.7%
2009 76.90 271st 1318 79.4%
2010 74.55 330th 1327 75.1%
2011 63.63 556th 1344 58.6%
2012 69.97 412th 1365 69.8%
2013 67.69 407th 1367 70.2%
2014 75.17 292nd 1322 77.9%
2015 57.25 454th 1302 65.1%
2016 72.75 285th 1294 78.0%
2017 74.88 271st 1293 79.0%
2018 72.89 290th 1293 77.6%
2019 71.14 334th 1356 75.4%
2021 67.45 322nd 1241 74.1%
2022 56.26 495th 1369 63.8%
2023 58.86 456th 1367 66.6%
2024 66.84 380th 1363 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca Elementary School South Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.71 73rd 1161 93.7%
2019 72.33 218th 1217 82.1%
2021 62.36 248th 1019 75.7%
2022 58.32 380th 1221 68.9%
2023 33.00 845th 1234 31.5%
2024 42.55 656th 1219 46.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Seneca Elementary School South Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.79 298th 1226 75.7%
2019 76.34 259th 1276 79.7%
2021 72.09 238th 1017 76.6%
2022 57.50 437th 1286 66.0%
2023 65.10 362nd 1275 71.6%
2024 69.89 311th 1251 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Seneca Elementary School South Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.82 300th 1223 75.5%
2019 62.45 415th 1296 68.0%
2021 52.75 400th 1048 61.8%
2022 55.39 475th 1286 63.1%
2023 49.78 564th 1292 56.3%
2024 62.94 384th 1264 69.6%
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Rank History for White students at Seneca Elementary School South Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 368th 889 58.6%
2019 54.15 395th 905 56.4%
2021 53.26 344th 813 57.7%
2022 38.38 538th 898 40.1%
2023 39.76 527th 895 41.1%
2024 51.08 410th 875 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 271 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 283 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 284 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 273 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 273 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 266 4 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 243 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 4 260
2006 253 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 7 271
2007 249 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 8 270
2008 222 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 8 242
2009 236 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 10 257
2010 247 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 8 267
2011 224 3 0 7 1 0 8 0 243
2012 225 2 0 6 1 0 10 0 244
2013 207 2 1 9 1 0 5 0 225
2014 214 2 0 8 0 0 5 0 229
2015 212 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 225
2016 212 0 1 10 0 0 4 0 227
2017 189 0 1 10 0 0 3 0 203
2018 211 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 221
2019 192 2 1 16 1 0 5 0 217
2020 169 2 1 12 0 0 3 0 187
2021 167 2 1 15 0 0 3 0 188
2022 155 3 1 17 0 0 4 0 180
2023 176 3 0 11 0 1 6 0 197
2024 184 4 0 17 0 1 7 0 213

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 Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 281 20.0 14.1 n/a
2000 293 20.0 14.7 n/a
2001 297 20.0 14.9 n/a
2002 290 20.0 14.5 16.6
2003 290 20.0 14.5 16.6
2004 281 20.0 14.1 16.7
2005 260 20.2 12.9 12.5
2006 271 20.0 13.6 17.4
2007 270 18.0 15.0 19.8
2008 242 16.0 15.1 26.1
2009 257 17.0 15.1 25.1
2010 267 17.0 15.7 29.3
2011 243 20.0 12.1 32.9
2012 244 20.0 12.2 32.4
2013 225 18.0 12.4 33.3
2014 229 18.0 12.7 29.7
2015 225 19.0 11.8 26.2
2016 227 20.0 11.3 30
2017 203 19.0 10.6 30.5
2018 221 20.0 11.0 32.6
2019 217 19.5 11.1 36.4
2020 187 18.0 10.3 35.8
2021 188 n/a n/a n/a
2022 180 19.5 9.2 31.7
2023 197 19.5 10.1 25.9
2024 213 20.5 10.3 27.2

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 Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 281 20.0 14.1 n/a
2000 293 20.0 14.7 n/a
2001 297 20.0 14.9 n/a
2002 290 20.0 14.5 16.6
2003 290 20.0 14.5 16.6
2004 281 20.0 14.1 16.7
2005 260 20.2 12.9 12.5
2006 271 20.0 13.6 17.4
2007 270 18.0 15.0 19.8
2008 242 16.0 15.1 26.1
2009 257 17.0 15.1 25.1
2010 267 17.0 15.7 29.3
2011 243 20.0 12.1 32.9
2012 244 20.0 12.2 32.4
2013 225 18.0 12.4 33.3
2014 229 18.0 12.7 29.7
2015 225 19.0 11.8 26.2
2016 227 20.0 11.3 30
2017 203 19.0 10.6 30.5
2018 221 20.0 11.0 32.6
2019 217 19.5 11.1 36.4
2020 187 18.0 10.3 35.8
2021 188 n/a n/a n/a
2022 180 19.5 9.2 31.7
2023 197 19.5 10.1 25.9
2024 213 20.5 10.3 27.2

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.

Immunization Rates

Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201596.6%96.1%96.1%96.1%74.1%96.6%96.6%
201697.8%97.0%97.0%97.0%73.6%97.8%24.2%24.2%
201796.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%78.9%95.6%96.6%52.5%
201896.8%95.5%95.5%95.5%69.2%96.4%96.8%68.3%
201996.3%95.0%95.0%95.0%76.6%95.9%96.3%75.2%
202197.9%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.9%97.9%97.9%70.9%
202298.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%72.2%
202399.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%70.9%
202499.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.1%98.6%99.1%70.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $373 (5.1%) $6,924 (94.9%) $7,297
2020 $175 (1.8%) $9,680 (98.2%) $9,854
2021 $488 (6.7%) $6,746 (93.3%) $7,234
2022 $488 (6.7%) $6,746 (93.3%) $7,234
2023 $785 (4.2%) $17,769 (95.8%) $18,553
2024 $1,174 (5.8%) $18,974 (94.2%) $20,147

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca Elementary School South Campus

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 456th of 1367 Middle schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)56.855.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca CCSD 170)56.855.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)29.638.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Seneca CCSD 170)29.638.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)77.375.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Seneca CCSD 170)77.375.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)63.934
 29.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca CCSD 170)63.934
 29.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)47.529.8
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Seneca CCSD 170)47.529.8
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)57.226.9
 30.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca CCSD 170)57.226.9
 30.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)33.328.8
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Seneca CCSD 170)33.328.8
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)26.534.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca CCSD 170)26.534.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)31.329.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Seneca CCSD 170)31.329.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Seneca Elementary School South Campus)62.565.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Seneca CCSD 170)62.565.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students217197
 9.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1611
 31.3%
Pacific Islander01
White192176
 8.3%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%25.9%
 10.5%


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Seneca Elementary School South Campus ranks 380th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Seneca Elementary School South Campus are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Seneca Elementary School South Campus usually go on to attend Seneca High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 213 students attended Seneca Elementary School South Campus.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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