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Seymour High School

Summary:

Seymour High School is a public high school in Seymour, Iowa, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 132 students. The school is part of the Seymour Community School District, which is ranked 304 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Seymour High School's performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 27.3% for 11th grade to 77.8% for 10th grade, compared to the state average of 70.2% to 73.8%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 26.7% for 6th grade to 63.6% for 11th grade, compared to the state average of 63.3% to 66%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.27% to 58% over the past three school years.

While Seymour High School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the nearby Centerville High School and Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School, its academic performance is generally lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts at Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School ranged from 75% to 86.4%, significantly higher than Seymour High School's range of 27.3% to 77.8%.


Detail:

Public 5-12

 100 South Park
       Seymour, IA  52590

(641) 898-2291

District: Seymour Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,915 Help


Feeder schools for Seymour High School:

Elementary:    Seymour Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seymour High School ranks worse than 93.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Seymour High School ranks worse than 84.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seymour High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seymour High School is $13,915.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Seymour High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Seymour High School 314th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Seymour High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Seymour High School 285th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Seymour High School in the ranking list.)

Seymour Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Community School District 304th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seymour High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 70.95 73rd 349 79.1%
2013 72.16 59th 350 83.1%
2014 68.76 95th 337 71.8%
2015 53.59 180th 349 48.4%
2016 40.70 234th 343 31.8%
2017 49.59 182nd 327 44.3%
2018 40.32 218th 318 31.4%
2019 11.54 317th 342 7.3%
2021 18.09 281st 324 13.3%
2022 26.33 270th 337 19.9%
2023 14.58 305th 334 8.7%
2024 11.87 314th 337 6.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Seymour High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 67.69 113th 351 67.8%
2013 27.06 308th 351 12.3%
2015 33.02 253rd 324 21.9%
2016 47.68 192nd 320 40.0%
2017 51.08 189th 325 41.8%
2018 60.12 143rd 320 55.3%
2019 26.98 268th 327 18.0%
2021 26.05 270th 327 17.4%
2022 7.97 316th 332 4.8%
2023 6.62 319th 336 5.1%
2024 23.18 285th 338 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Seymour High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1989 185 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 189
1990 180 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1991 192 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1992 204 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1993 178 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 157 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1995 181 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 181 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 164 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2001 201 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2003 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2004 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2005 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2007 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2008 130 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2010 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108
2011 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92
2012 91 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 93
2013 92 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 95
2014 95 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 99
2015 93 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 97
2016 110 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 113
2017 125 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 127
2018 115 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 118
2019 126 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 129
2020 122 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 127
2021 144 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 148
2022 143 0 2 1 0 0 4 0 150
2023 125 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seymour High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 18.0 10.8 55.1
1989 189 1.8 105.0 28
1990 184 17.0 10.8 50.5
1991 196 17.0 11.5 22.4
1992 206 20.0 10.3 26.7
1993 180 16.7 10.8 32.2
1994 159 17.3 9.2 28.3
1995 185 17.2 10.8 29.7
1996 185 17.2 10.8 29.7
1997 182 17.9 10.2 29.7
1998 166 17.9 9.3 29.5
1999 165 17.9 9.2 35.8
2000 166 16.1 10.3 31.3
2001 202 17.3 11.7 24.3
2002 185 16.3 11.3 30.8
2003 185 16.3 11.3 30.8
2004 166 16.6 10.0 31.3
2005 166 15.6 10.6 40.4
2006 173 13.6 12.7 34.1
2007 144 15.8 9.1 39.6
2008 131 14.8 8.9 35.9
2009 117 14.7 8.0 41
2010 108 14.7 7.3 43.5
2011 92 13.6 6.7 41.3
2012 93 12.4 7.4 47.3
2013 95 11.8 8.0 41.1
2014 99 7.4 13.3 40.4
2015 97 8.0 12.1 39.2
2016 113 8.0 14.1 46.9
2017 127 8.2 15.4 48.8
2018 118 9.4 12.4 41.5
2019 129 9.0 14.2 38
2020 127 8.9 14.2 37
2021 148 10.8 13.6 54.7
2022 150 12.1 12.3 58
2023 132 13.9 9.4 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seymour High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 18.0 10.8 55.1
1989 189 1.8 105.0 28
1990 184 17.0 10.8 50.5
1991 196 17.0 11.5 22.4
1992 206 20.0 10.3 26.7
1993 180 16.7 10.8 32.2
1994 159 17.3 9.2 28.3
1995 185 17.2 10.8 29.7
1996 185 17.2 10.8 29.7
1997 182 17.9 10.2 29.7
1998 166 17.9 9.3 29.5
1999 165 17.9 9.2 35.8
2000 166 16.1 10.3 31.3
2001 202 17.3 11.7 24.3
2002 185 16.3 11.3 30.8
2003 185 16.3 11.3 30.8
2004 166 16.6 10.0 31.3
2005 166 15.6 10.6 40.4
2006 173 13.6 12.7 34.1
2007 144 15.8 9.1 39.6
2008 131 14.8 8.9 35.9
2009 117 14.7 8.0 41
2010 108 14.7 7.3 43.5
2011 92 13.6 6.7 41.3
2012 93 12.4 7.4 47.3
2013 95 11.8 8.0 41.1
2014 99 7.4 13.3 40.4
2015 97 8.0 12.1 39.2
2016 113 8.0 14.1 46.9
2017 127 8.2 15.4 48.8
2018 118 9.4 12.4 41.5
2019 129 9.0 14.2 38
2020 127 8.9 14.2 37
2021 148 10.8 13.6 54.7
2022 150 12.1 12.3 58
2023 132 13.9 9.4 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seymour High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (1.5%) $13,706 (98.5%) $13,915

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 334 Middle schools
 1.4%
Ranks 268th of 327 High schoolsRanks 319th of 336 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour High School)29.466.7
 37.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community School District)29.466.7
 37.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seymour High School)23.558.3
 34.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Community School District)23.558.3
 34.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour High School)5255.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community School District)5255.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seymour High School)6444.4
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Community School District)6444.4
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour High School)58.850
 8.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community School District)58.850
 8.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Seymour High School)58.858.3
 0.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Community School District)58.858.3
 0.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour High School)60.947.1
 13.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community School District)60.947.1
 13.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Seymour High School)65.229.4
 35.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Community School District)65.229.4
 35.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students129132
 2.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White126125
 0.8%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%52.3%
 14.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seymour High School

Seymour High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Seymour Elementary School

Students at Seymour High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 132 students attended Seymour High School.

Seymour High School ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Iowa high schools.


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