Serving 384 students in grades 3-7, Seneca Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-7
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seneca Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Seneca Intermediate School's student population of 384 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Seneca Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Intermediate School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3744 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca Intermediate School's ranking?
Seneca Intermediate School is ranked #3744 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Seneca Intermediate School?
384 students attend Seneca Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Seneca Intermediate School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Intermediate School?
Seneca Intermediate School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seneca Intermediate School offer ?
Seneca Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seneca Intermediate School part of?
Seneca Intermediate School is part of Salamanca City School District.
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