B+
Above Average
78/100

Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 110 N. 11th, Seneca, KS 66538
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 77th percentile in Kansas
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
558
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%77/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 59th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+21 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+22 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading +15 pts, math +19 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +23 pts, math +27 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 110 N. 11th
City Seneca
ZIP Code 66538
District 2000353
NCES School ID 200035302048
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66538

Understanding the community around Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,434
Per Capita Income $35,420
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $234,000
Median Rent $750
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 558
Teachers (FTE) 37.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School has 558 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School serve?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School receive per student?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School receives $15,172 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School in 66538 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,650
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
20.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026