Serving 160 students in grades 6-8, Seymour Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seymour Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Seymour school district, encompassing approximately 120.3 square miles. The zone is located in Seymour, MO, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge being 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Middle School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Strengthen today's learners for tomorrow's success
School Rankings
Seymour Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Middle School's ranking?
Seymour Middle School is ranked #1344 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Seymour Middle School?
160 students attend Seymour Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Seymour Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seymour Middle School?
Seymour Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seymour Middle School offer ?
Seymour Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Middle School part of?
Seymour Middle School is part of Seymour R-II School District.
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