Seaman Middle School

585 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Seaman Middle School, located at 5530 NW Topeka Blvd in Topeka, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Seaman Unified School District (USD 345). As a middle-level educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. It focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents by offering a diverse curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with elective opportunities designed to help students explore personal interests and develop new skills.

Beyond academics, Seaman Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, character, and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to build leadership skills and form strong social connections. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Topeka community, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school while promoting personal growth and responsibility.

585

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seaman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	45
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	8

White
479 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
45 (7.7 %)
Two or More
33 (5.6 %)
Black
19 (3.2 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seaman
Phone:	(785)286-8400
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 286