- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Seneca Middle School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 260957000199 · Macomb, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,078 enr · 22.5:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Seneca Middle School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Seneca Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- This school
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- Shawnee Elemen 662
Shawnee Elementary School
662 students
What this shows Seneca Middle School reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Middle School compares
Seneca Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,162
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,078 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.