Enrollment
1,078
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macomb, MI
Seneca Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260957000199
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seneca Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seneca Middle School
Seneca Middle School is a large middle school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 1,078 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 29% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,078 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) alongside Seneca Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seneca Middle School compares
Seneca Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Seneca Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Seneca Middle School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Seneca Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,078 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca Middle School
How many students attend Seneca Middle School?
Seneca Middle School has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Middle School is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Middle School?
26.6% of students at Seneca Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Middle School?
Seneca Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seneca Middle School rank among middle schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Macomb on the city page.
Is Seneca Middle School a good school?
Seneca Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Seneca Middle School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Wyandot Middle School (844 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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