A+
Excellent
96/100

Seward Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 2401 KAROL KAY BLVD, Seward, NE 68434
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 91st percentile in Nebraska
Growth
A
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Nebraska for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
426
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%91/1001.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.39 in 2009–19; 73rd percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+22 pts vs. state avg 53%)
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 Nebraska 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
White73%75%reading +15 pts, math +15 pts94th percentile (list)
Low-income57%62%reading +23 pts, math +28 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 2401 KAROL KAY BLVD
City Seward
ZIP Code 68434
District 3176560
NCES School ID 317656001592
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68434

Understanding the community around Seward Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,443
Per Capita Income $34,413
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%
High School or Higher 94.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $233,700
Median Rent $921
Owner-Occupied 66.3%
Renter-Occupied 33.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Seward Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
Two or More Races 1.9%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 426
Teachers (FTE) 31.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has 426 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Seward Middle School serve?
Seward Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Seward Middle School receive per student?
Seward Middle School receives $13,909 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Seward Middle School in 68434 ▼
Avg Home Value
$318,964
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,050
1-Year Change
+10.6%
% Renters
33.7%

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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