Seneca Middle School

47200 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,108 students in grades 6-8, Seneca Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Seneca Middle School's student population of 1,108 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,108 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Seneca Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#713 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seneca Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seneca Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seneca Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seneca Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Seneca Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Seneca Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Seneca Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Seneca Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Seneca Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Seneca Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Seneca Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seneca Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seneca Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seneca Middle School's ranking?
Seneca Middle School is ranked #713 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Seneca Middle School often compared to?
Seneca Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Algonquin Middle School, Wyandot Middle School, Iroquois Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Seneca Middle School?
1,108 students attend Seneca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Seneca Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Middle School?
Seneca Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seneca Middle School offer ?
Seneca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seneca Middle School part of?
Seneca Middle School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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