Seymour Rogers Middle School

Summary:

Seymour Rogers Middle School is a public middle school located in Liberal, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 496 students. Despite being part of the Liberal school district, which is ranked 266 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Seymour Rogers Middle School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state.

The school significantly underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 6.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 7.07% in Mathematics, and 3.63% in Science. Seymour Rogers Middle School also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Kansas middle schools for Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school has an extremely high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.8% to 90.38% over the past few years.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at $11,441 in the 2018-2019 school year, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below state and district averages, suggesting an ineffective use of resources. The persistent low rankings and lack of improvement over time at Seymour Rogers Middle School highlight the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of its underperformance and better support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 721 Griffith
       Liberal, KS  67901


(620) 604-1300

District: Liberal

SchoolDigger Rank:
356th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools


Students who attend Seymour Rogers Middle School usually attend:

High:    Liberal Senior High

Feeder schools for Seymour Rogers Middle School:

Elementary:    Meadowlark Elementary School
    Prairie View Elementary School
    Sunflower Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.7%
White:
6.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.9% Help


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Compare Details Seymour Rogers Middle School ranks worse than 98.3% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seymour Rogers Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Rogers Middle School 356th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Seymour Rogers Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Liberal:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberal 266th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seymour Rogers Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.38 356th 368 3.3%
2021 5.90 363rd 367 1.1%
2022 7.97 360th 368 2.2%
2023 8.01 354th 362 2.2%
2024 7.35 356th 362 1.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.61 50th 58 13.8%
2021 33.71 46th 56 17.9%
2022 39.58 33rd 60 45.0%
2023 36.65 40th 62 35.5%
2024 32.44 59th 65 9.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.58 83rd 157 47.1%
2021 21.84 149th 160 6.9%
2022 20.92 158th 171 7.6%
2023 17.13 177th 178 0.6%
2024 17.80 157th 164 4.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.17 247th 270 8.5%
2021 14.04 264th 275 4.0%
2022 15.63 262nd 270 3.0%
2023 17.00 286th 300 4.7%
2024 13.13 289th 296 2.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.49 278th 294 5.4%
2021 9.18 299th 313 4.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.58 83rd 157 47.1%
2021 21.84 149th 160 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.46 291st 301 3.3%
2021 5.50 307th 308 0.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.91 116th 128 9.4%
2021 16.59 131st 135 3.0%
2022 19.39 130th 138 5.8%
2023 18.28 131st 140 6.4%
2024 16.13 139th 144 3.5%
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Rank History for White students at Seymour Rogers Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.16 185th 344 46.2%
2021 5.14 347th 349 0.6%
2022 16.88 322nd 349 7.7%
2023 8.51 342nd 349 2.0%
2024 35.38 218th 347 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seymour Rogers Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 37 8 7 448 1 0 9 0 510
2019 27 5 4 431 0 0 7 0 474
2020 24 5 4 479 0 0 8 0 520
2021 33 3 3 483 1 0 7 0 530
2022 35 3 2 496 1 0 10 0 547
2023 34 5 3 445 1 0 8 0 496

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 Rogers Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 510 41.0 12.4 92.2
2019 474 41.3 11.4 93.2
2020 520 41.3 12.5 90.4
2021 530 39.3 13.4 90.4
2022 547 39.3 13.9 80.8
2023 496 39.3 12.6 88.9

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 Rogers Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 510 41.0 12.4 92.2
2019 474 41.3 11.4 93.2
2020 520 41.3 12.5 90.4
2021 530 39.3 13.4 90.4
2022 547 39.3 13.9 80.8
2023 496 39.3 12.6 88.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Seymour Rogers Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $648 (5.7%) $10,793 (94.3%) $11,441

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour Rogers Middle 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 356th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 354th of 362 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Rogers Middle School)16.18.3
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberal)18.210.3
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Rogers Middle School)8.37.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Liberal)8.56.7
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Rogers Middle School)13.99
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberal)14.29.8
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Rogers Middle School)15.25.8
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Liberal)13.99.6
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Rogers Middle School)86
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberal)10.17.2
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Rogers Middle School)3.34.8
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Liberal)9.18.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Seymour Rogers Middle School)7.93.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Liberal)8.59.4
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474496
 4.6%
African American55
American Indian01
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic431445
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2734
 25.9%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%88.9%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Seymour Rogers Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Seymour Rogers Middle School.

Seymour Rogers Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Kansas middle schools.

Students who attend Seymour Rogers Middle School usually go on to attend Liberal Senior High

Students at Seymour Rogers Middle School are 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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