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Seymour High School

625 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746

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Seymour High School serves 184 students in grades 9-12.

Seymour High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Seymour High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

184 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Seymour High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Seymour High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#906 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Seymour High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seymour High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seymour High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Seymour High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

93%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Seymour High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Seymour High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Seymour High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seymour High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Seymour R-II School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seymour High School's ranking?

Seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Seymour High School?

The graduation rate of Seymour High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Seymour High School?

184 students attend Seymour High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Seymour High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour High School?

Seymour High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Seymour High School offer ?

Seymour High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Seymour High School part of?

Seymour High School is part of Seymour R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education