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Seward Middle School vs. Seward High School

Should you attend Seward Middle School or Seward High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Seward Middle School
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Seward High School
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Seward Middle School in Seward, AK serves grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 110 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is between 45% and 49%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and district average of 38%, although scores have fluctuated over recent years.
Reading proficiency ranges from 45% to 49%, also higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 34% in 2022, but these scores declined from higher proficiency rates above 80% between 2012 and 2014.
Science proficiency is between 30% and 39%, which is lower than the state average of 38% and district average of 42%, showing weak performance relative to state and district levels.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 110–140 students over recent years, but free and reduced–price lunch eligibility declined from 37% in 2022 to 26% in 2023, indicating a modest decrease in socioeconomic need.
Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, Seward High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
110 students
164 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seward Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seward High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seward Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seward High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seward Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seward High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seward High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#114 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
#240 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seward Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seward High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AK)
30-39%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seward Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seward High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seward Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seward High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
60-79%
(Top 50% in AK)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Seward High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Seward Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Seward High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
40
-
Grade 7 Students
25
-
Grade 8 Students
45
-
Grade 9 Students
-
42
Grade 10 Students
-
41
Grade 11 Students
-
45
Grade 12 Students
-
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
61%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seward Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seward High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seward Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seward High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seward Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seward High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seward Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seward High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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