Is Seaman Middle School a good school?

Seaman Middle School ranks 143 rd of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seaman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Seaman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Seaman Middle School?

Students at Seaman Middle School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Seaman Middle School attend?

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

Seaman Middle School

Summary:

Seaman Middle School is a public middle school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 585. The school is part of the Seaman School District, which is ranked 104 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Seaman Middle School has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking relatively higher for Hispanic and Special Education students, but lower for White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Seaman Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently standing at 143 out of 362 Kansas middle schools with a 3-star rating.

In comparison to nearby schools like Royal Valley Middle School, Washburn Rural Middle School, and Jefferson West Middle, Seaman Middle School's performance is generally lower, with higher academic proficiency rates and better student group performance. Factors such as the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and lower per-student spending may be contributing to these differences.

Detail:

Public 7-8

5530 NW Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617

(785) 286-8400

District: Seaman

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,780

Students who attend Seaman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Seaman High

Feeder schools for Seaman Middle School:

Elementary:	Elmont Elementary
	Logan Elementary
	North Fairview
	Northern Hills Elementary
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	West Indianola Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seaman Middle School ranks better than 60.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seaman Middle School is 12.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seaman Middle School is $9,780.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seaman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaman Middle School 143^rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Seaman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Seaman 104^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2009	47.17	204^th	307	33.6%
2010	60.08	130^th	316	58.9%
2011	60.73	133^rd	320	58.4%
2012	61.56	150^th	342	56.1%
2013	66.49	121^st	355	65.9%
2015	62.97	106^th	368	71.2%
2016	62.03	100^th	343	70.8%
2017	56.27	123^rd	358	65.6%
2018	51.26	149^th	350	57.4%
2019	47.68	178^th	368	51.6%
2021	39.77	222^nd	367	39.5%
2022	48.02	161^st	368	56.3%
2023	39.04	214^th	362	40.9%
2024	52.00	143^rd	362	60.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	36.79	44^th	64	31.3%
2019	48.02	35^th	70	50.0%
2021	25.11	67^th	79	15.2%
2022	49.05	36^th	83	56.6%
2023	66.45	23^rd	90	74.4%
2024	49.69	41^st	88	53.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.49	61^st	132	53.8%
2019	44.28	80^th	157	49.0%
2021	34.04	112^th	160	30.0%
2022	42.73	87^th	171	49.1%
2023	57.98	51^st	178	71.3%
2024	79.19	20^th	164	87.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	44.98	126^th	255	50.6%
2019	34.05	190^th	270	29.6%
2021	28.56	218^th	275	20.7%
2022	39.33	162^nd	270	40.0%
2023	40.19	173^rd	300	42.3%
2024	44.74	157^th	296	47.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	44.79	141^st	275	48.7%
2019	44.27	159^th	294	45.9%
2021	42.16	173^rd	313	44.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.49	61^st	132	53.8%
2019	44.28	80^th	157	49.0%
2021	34.04	112^th	160	30.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.33	25^th	39	35.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.86	99^th	280	64.6%
2019	48.52	140^th	301	53.5%
2021	40.12	184^th	308	40.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	45.44	55^th	114	51.8%
2019	50.09	56^th	128	56.3%
2021	49.10	58^th	135	57.0%
2022	46.54	55^th	138	60.1%
2023	48.22	62^nd	140	55.7%
2024	49.61	59^th	144	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Seaman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	48.58	151^st	333	54.7%
2019	42.83	190^th	344	44.8%
2021	35.83	225^th	349	35.5%
2022	45.12	174^th	349	50.1%
2023	31.87	248^th	349	28.9%
2024	49.63	149^th	347	57.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, 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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seaman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	495	6	4	10	5	n/a	n/a	29	549
2010	504	10	1	30	4	1	26	0	576
2011	502	9	1	34	6	1	25	0	578
2012	510	9	4	38	4	1	18	0	584
2013	499	12	5	39	10	0	18	0	583
2014	520	16	3	34	14	0	15	0	602
2015	514	15	6	41	8	0	29	0	613
2016	477	9	6	45	5	0	37	0	579
2017	498	11	9	48	7	0	38	0	611
2018	489	11	7	60	9	0	38	0	614
2019	478	10	6	58	8	0	31	0	591
2020	503	11	6	52	6	0	32	0	610
2021	496	12	8	60	2	0	35	0	613
2022	443	19	5	61	7	0	29	0	564
2023	479	19	1	45	8	0	33	0	585

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

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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 Seaman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	549	46.3	11.9	28.7
2010	576	42.8	13.4	29.5
2011	578	44.8	12.9	32.5
2012	584	44.1	13.2	33
2013	583	45.6	12.7	35.8
2014	602	49.2	12.2	36.2
2015	613	49.0	12.5	37
2016	579	50.0	11.5	35.8
2017	611	50.8	12.0	39.6
2018	614	50.1	12.2	38.9
2019	591	50.2	11.7	34.5
2020	610	51.5	11.8	36.4
2021	613	48.9	12.5	34.7
2022	564	46.9	12.0	29.3
2023	585	45.9	12.7	37.3

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 Seaman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	549	46.3	11.9	28.7
2010	576	42.8	13.4	29.5
2011	578	44.8	12.9	32.5
2012	584	44.1	13.2	33
2013	583	45.6	12.7	35.8
2014	602	49.2	12.2	36.2
2015	613	49.0	12.5	37
2016	579	50.0	11.5	35.8
2017	611	50.8	12.0	39.6
2018	614	50.1	12.2	38.9
2019	591	50.2	11.7	34.5
2020	610	51.5	11.8	36.4
2021	613	48.9	12.5	34.7
2022	564	46.9	12.0	29.3
2023	585	45.9	12.7	37.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seaman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$434 (4.4%)	$9,346 (95.6%)	$9,780

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaman 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 178^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 214^th of 362 Middle schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman Middle School)	31	34	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)	31	34	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seaman Middle School)	30.3	18.3	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)	30.3	18.3	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman Middle School)	19.7	18.7	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)	19.7	18.7	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seaman Middle School)	14.8	16.2	1.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)	14.8	16.2	1.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Seaman Middle School)	34.9	19	15.9%
8th Grade Science (Seaman)	34.9	19	15.9%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	591	585	1%
African American	10	19	90%
American Indian	8	8
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	58	45	22.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	478	479	0.2%
Two or More Races	31	33	6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.5%	37.3%	2.7%

Schools Near Seaman Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seaman Middle School	Public	7-8	5530 NW Topeka	Topeka	66617	Shawnee County	Seaman	No	No	No	No	(785) 286-8400	585	46	12.7	37.3%	479 (81.9%)	19 (3.2%)	45 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.6%)	52	143^rd of 362 public middle schools	60.5%		39	214^th of 362 public middle schools	40.9%	71			34.3	24.3	28.9			28.7	17.6	22.7		26.1	26.1	$9,780	$434	$9,346
Chase Middle School	Public	6-8	2250 NE State St	Topeka	66616	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 295-3840	378	35	10.8	92.6%	102 (27.0%)	51 (13.5%)	174 (46.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.8%)	15.3	331^st of 362 public middle schools	8.6%		15.2	333^rd of 362 public middle schools	8.0%	2		16.2	13.3	12.2	13.9		12.8	11.7	9.8	11.4		11.4	11.4	$12,691	$1,728	$10,963
Jefferson West Middle	Public	5-8	210 N Miller	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	No	(785) 484-2900	262	16	16.4	36.3%	231 (88.2%)	6 (2.3%)	15 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	63.5	90^th of 362 public middle schools	75.1%		48	158^th of 362 public middle schools	56.4%	68	33.3	34.6	29.0	28.3	31.5	33.9	45.7	40.3	23.3	36.7	42.1	31.7	36.8	$10,872	$253	$10,619
Robinson Middle School	Public	6-8	1125 SW 14th St	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 295-3770	360	36	10.1	83.6%	141 (39.2%)	59 (16.4%)	103 (28.6%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	44 (12.2%)	20.4	314^th of 362 public middle schools	13.3%		19.2	319^th of 362 public middle schools	11.9%	5		19.0	17.0	8.4	14.9		20.7	23.4	7.4	17.3		11.9	11.9	$13,019	$1,649	$11,371
Landon Middle School	Public	6-8	731 SW Fairlawn Rd	Topeka	66606	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 438-4220	457	36	12.6	68.3%	187 (40.9%)	41 (9.0%)	183 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	37.1	225^th of 362 public middle schools	37.8%		38.2	217^th of 362 public middle schools	40.1%	8		23.7	29.8	22.2	25.2		12.1	22.1	20.9	18.2		22.6	22.6	$11,534	$1,213	$10,321
Eisenhower Middle School	Public	6-8	3305 SE Minnesota Ave	Topeka	66605	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 274-6160	486	46	10.5	89.9%	96 (19.8%)	107 (22.0%)	216 (44.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (13.2%)	8.2	354^th of 362 public middle schools	2.2%		7.8	355^th of 362 public middle schools	1.9%	1		8.4	5.3	8.0	7.3		5.6	3.0	9.7	6.0		3.2	3.2	$11,798	$1,368	$10,430
Jardine Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 SW 33rd St	Topeka	66611	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 274-6330	542	43	12.5	78.8%	204 (37.6%)	99 (18.3%)	164 (30.3%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (12.2%)	28.2	278^th of 362 public middle schools	23.2%		27.3	287^th of 362 public middle schools	20.7%	9		17.0	20.4	18.5	18.7		15.3	22.2	20.0	19.3		16.7	16.7	$11,495	$1,202	$10,293
Marjorie French Middle School	Public	6-8	5257 SW 33rd St	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 438-4150	436	36	12.0	69.5%	190 (43.6%)	55 (12.6%)	118 (27.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (15.4%)	42.2	190^th of 362 public middle schools	47.5%		46.6	166^th of 362 public middle schools	54.1%	24		30.1	21.1	16.5	22.5		23.2	23.5	45.1	30.3		20.7	20.7	$11,542	$1,595	$9,947
Shawnee Heights Middle	Public	7-8	4335 SE Shawnee Heights Road	Tecumseh	66542	Shawnee County	Shawnee Heights	No	No	No	No	(785) 379-5830	538	42	12.9	35.9%	353 (65.6%)	32 (5.9%)	96 (17.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.5%)	51.8	145^th of 362 public middle schools	59.9%		58.8	110^th of 362 public middle schools	69.6%	35			31.2	21.9	26.4			33.9	20.4	26.8		25.0	25.0	$9,907	$674	$9,233
Royal Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	204 S 4th	Mayetta	66509	Jackson County	Royal Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 966-2251	247	21	11.5	42.9%	140 (56.7%)	3 (1.2%)	28 (11.3%)	1 (0.4%)	64 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	64.4	88^th of 362 public middle schools	75.7%		46	170^th of 362 public middle schools	53.0%	82	28.6	57.7	19.0	22.0	33.3	22.4	36.6	48.3	28.8	34.6	30.6	32.2	31.5	$11,401	$1,057	$10,344

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