Serving 812 students in grades 6-8, Mahomet-seymour Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 87.2 square miles in Mahomet, IL. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 10.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School's student population of 812 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahomet-seymour Jr High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#634 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahomet-seymour Jr High School's ranking?
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School is ranked #634 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mahomet-seymour Jr High School often compared to?
Mahomet-seymour Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mahomet-seymour Jr High School?
812 students attend Mahomet-seymour Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mahomet-seymour Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahomet-seymour Jr High School?
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mahomet-seymour Jr High School offer ?
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mahomet-seymour Jr High School part of?
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School is part of Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 School District.
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