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Seward Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Seward Middle School is a public middle school located in Seward, Nebraska, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 426 students. The school is part of the Seward Public Schools district, which is ranked 4 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Seward Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 5 out of 123 Nebraska middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Seward Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in NSCAS/English Language Arts ranged from 69.7% to 82.88%, compared to the state average of 55.79% to 58.64%. Similarly, in NSCAS/Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 61.62% to 88.6%, compared to the state average of 55.49% to 58.74%. The school's performance in NSCAS/Science for 8th grade is also exceptional, with a proficiency rate of 93.86% compared to the state average of 76.11%. Seward Middle School has also maintained consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as School Middle School in Lincoln, which is 18.85 miles away, Seward Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic performance and a higher school ranking. Seward Middle School's higher spending per student compared to the state average may contribute to its strong academic performance and the availability of resources to support student learning. Overall, Seward Middle School is a high-performing middle school that consistently provides a quality education for its students.

416

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,162

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2401 Karol Kay Blvd
Seward, NE 68434-2541

(402) 643-2986

District: Seward Public Schools

Students who attend Seward Middle School usually attend:

High:

Seward High School

Feeder schools for Seward Middle School:

Elementary:

Seward Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (82% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Nebraska middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Nebraska avg61%

4^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 118Seward Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	4 of 133	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	7 of 200	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	84.6	19 of 238	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	7 of 249	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	9 of 223	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	10 of 247	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	11 of 225	95.1%	★★★★★
2017	85.5	15 of 236	93.6%	★★★★★
2016	80.0	27 of 255	89.4%	★★★★☆
2015	78.8	28 of 256	89.1%	★★★★☆
2014	78.5	31 of 252	87.7%	★★★★☆
2013	60.3	93 of 248	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.8	142 of 255	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.1	114 of 246	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.8	71 of 254	72.0%	★★★★☆
2009	56.5	118 of 243	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.4	107 of 245	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.5	91 of 227	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.9	79 of 226	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	7 of 72	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	6 of 106	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	13 of 146	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	7 of 150	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	7 of 137	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	89.0	9 of 156	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	91.8	8 of 147	94.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	90.2	4 of 92	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	4 of 144	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	80.6	11 of 118	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	87.7	5 of 115	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.0	5 of 123	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	4 of 120	96.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	84.8	9 of 72	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.1	7 of 106	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	82.9	21 of 156	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.9	9 of 160	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	85.4	11 of 144	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.4	8 of 153	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	82.9	13 of 141	90.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	83.1	7 of 70	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	75.5	10 of 46	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	91.2	5 of 52	90.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	5 of 94	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.1	10 of 141	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.8	32 of 217	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.0	8 of 234	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	87.6	10 of 204	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	86.5	13 of 222	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	14 of 203	93.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)90th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2023)90th percentile~ school

Male (2025)88th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science93%+13 vs state

Mathematics81%+23 vs state

English Language Arts76%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					NSCAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seward Middle School	Public	5-8	2401 Karol Kay Blvd	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2986	416	31	13.2	19.0%	375 (90.1%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	87.6	4^th of 133 public middle schools	97.0%		89.2	7^th of 200 public middle schools	96.5%	3	69.7	82.9	71.0	79.8	76.3	61.6	88.3	85.0	88.6	81.3	91.9	93.9	93.0	$16,162	$357	$13,576
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1301 Centennial Middle School	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 534-2321	101	1	117.4	39.6%	92 (91.1%)	3 (3.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	73.1	38^th of 133 public middle schools	71.4%		75.5	40^th of 200 public middle schools	80.0%	2		75.9	62.5		75.0				84.6	80.0				$25,335	$154	$19,536
School Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Penrose Drive	Lincoln	68521	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1222	1,006	64	15.8	44.4%	607 (60.3%)	86 (8.5%)	132 (13.1%)	61 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	115 (11.4%)	28	99^th of 133 public middle schools	25.6%		34.6	149^th of 200 public middle schools	25.5%	50		61.2	52.3	57.3	56.9		49.7	48.3	47.2	48.4		78.3	78.3	$13,118	$176	$11,200
Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 W Agnew Rd	Raymond	68428	Lancaster County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 785-2615	155	11	13.8	11.6%	147 (94.8%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	65.3	53^rd of 133 public middle schools	60.2%					(n/a)		63.6	73.6		65.6			69.8		63.1				$13,543	$142	$12,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Seward Middle School

Is Seward Middle School a good school?

Yes! Seward Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Seward Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 416 students attended Seward Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Seward Middle School?

Students at Seward Middle School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Seward Middle School attend?

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

What district is Seward Middle School in?

Seward Public Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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