Seymour Middle

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Seymour Middle ranks 141 st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seymour Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Seymour, Missouri, part of the Seymour R-II school district. With 166 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4, the school has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the state average, with strengths in 6th grade math and 8th grade science, but weaknesses in 7th grade math and 8th grade ELA.

One key challenge for Seymour Middle is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.6% to 24.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a higher proportion of low-income students, with 34.94% to 60.95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is relatively strong, ranking 90 out of 382 Missouri middle schools in this category in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Seymour Middle's performance is mixed. Logan-Rogersville Middle and Mansfield Junior High consistently outperform Seymour Middle on state assessments, but Seymour Middle outperforms Fordland Middle in several areas. Seymour Middle's performance has also fluctuated over the years, with the school ranking as low as 424 out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019, but improving to 141 out of 451 in the most recent year, suggesting the school may be making progress, but still has room for improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

501 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746-8941

(417) 935-4626

District: Seymour R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,834

Students who attend Seymour Middle usually attend:

High:

Seymour High

Feeder schools for Seymour Middle:

Elementary:

Seymour Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

4.7%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seymour Middle ranks better than 68.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.18. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.7%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seymour Middle is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Seymour Middle employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seymour Middle is $8,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seymour Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Middle 141^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Seymour Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Seymour R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour R-II 164^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seymour Middle

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Rank History for all students at Seymour Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	43.28	393^rd	619	36.5%
2007	50.71	328^th	624	47.4%
2008	54.19	279^th	624	55.3%
2009	56.11	264^th	601	56.1%
2010	47.13	379^th	614	38.3%
2011	65.36	192^nd	625	69.3%
2012	48.75	353^rd	623	43.3%
2013	50.58	340^th	649	47.6%
2014	51.69	323^rd	633	49.0%
2015	43.47	350^th	585	40.2%
2016	47.83	242^nd	435	44.4%
2017	42.97	345^th	568	39.3%
2018	34.70	396^th	552	28.3%
2019	33.19	424^th	587	27.8%
2021	39.04	284^th	454	37.4%
2022	31.45	333^rd	459	27.5%
2023	51.54	221^st	459	51.9%
2024	63.18	141^st	451	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seymour Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.41	192^nd	422	54.5%
2019	48.52	237^th	482	50.8%
2021	56.40	130^th	371	65.0%
2022	51.96	166^th	365	54.5%
2023	63.99	90^th	382	76.4%

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Rank History for White students at Seymour Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.37	398^th	479	16.9%
2019	22.96	454^th	527	13.9%
2021	27.72	291^st	376	22.6%
2022	24.44	311^th	381	18.4%
2023	50.85	180^th	385	53.2%
2024	58.65	134^th	379	64.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Seymour Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	292	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1996	292	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1997	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1998	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1999	257	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
2000	279	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
2001	209	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	214
2002	216	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	228
2003	216	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	228
2004	208	2	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	219
2005	225	1	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	235
2006	209	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	215
2007	207	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	217
2008	203	1	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	211
2009	185	0	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	195
2010	171	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	178
2011	172	1	3	4	1	0	0	181
2012	180	0	2	7	2	0	0	191
2013	189	0	2	3	0	0	0	194
2014	179	0	2	4	0	0	0	185
2015	167	1	1	5	0	0	0	174
2016	138	1	1	6	0	0	1	147
2017	145	2	2	5	0	0	1	155
2018	146	0	2	8	1	0	0	157
2019	153	1	2	8	0	0	0	164
2020	148	2	1	10	0	1	0	162
2021	153	2	0	7	0	0	3	165
2022	156	3	1	5	0	1	3	169
2023	159	1	0	6	0	0	0	166
2024	137	5	0	7	0	0	1	150

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	292	14.8	19.7	n/a
1996	292	14.8	19.7	n/a
1997	230	14.7	15.6	37
1998	238	16.3	14.6	40.3
1999	257	16.4	15.7	52.1
2000	282	16.2	17.4	52.8
2001	214	15.1	14.2	46.3
2002	228	14.6	15.6	54.8
2003	228	14.6	15.6	54.8
2004	219	15.1	14.5	52.5
2005	235	15.4	15.3	57.4
2006	215	15.7	13.7	56.7
2007	217	14.7	14.8	53
2008	211	14.8	14.3	57.8
2009	195	15.0	12.9	61.5
2010	178	14.9	11.9	68
2011	181	14.1	12.8	66.3
2012	191	14.1	13.5	67.5
2013	194	14.0	13.8	69.1
2014	185	13.7	13.4	69.7
2015	174	13.0	13.3	96
2016	147	14.0	10.5	70.1
2017	155	12.7	12.1	76.8
2018	157	12.2	12.8	56.1
2019	164	12.5	13.0	64
2020	162	12.8	12.6	61.7
2021	165	12.8	12.8	2.4
2022	169	13.1	12.8	60.9
2023	166	13.3	12.4	34.9
2024	150	13.2	11.2	56.7

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	292	14.8	19.7	n/a
1996	292	14.8	19.7	n/a
1997	230	14.7	15.6	37
1998	238	16.3	14.6	40.3
1999	257	16.4	15.7	52.1
2000	282	16.2	17.4	52.8
2001	214	15.1	14.2	46.3
2002	228	14.6	15.6	54.8
2003	228	14.6	15.6	54.8
2004	219	15.1	14.5	52.5
2005	235	15.4	15.3	57.4
2006	215	15.7	13.7	56.7
2007	217	14.7	14.8	53
2008	211	14.8	14.3	57.8
2009	195	15.0	12.9	61.5
2010	178	14.9	11.9	68
2011	181	14.1	12.8	66.3
2012	191	14.1	13.5	67.5
2013	194	14.0	13.8	69.1
2014	185	13.7	13.4	69.7
2015	174	13.0	13.3	96
2016	147	14.0	10.5	70.1
2017	155	12.7	12.1	76.8
2018	157	12.2	12.8	56.1
2019	164	12.5	13.0	64
2020	162	12.8	12.6	61.7
2021	165	12.8	12.8	2.4
2022	169	13.1	12.8	60.9
2023	166	13.3	12.4	34.9
2024	150	13.2	11.2	56.7

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$719 (10.1%)	$6,403 (89.9%)	$7,122
2020	$658 (9.1%)	$6,609 (90.9%)	$7,267
2021	$3,905 (44.8%)	$4,802 (55.2%)	$8,707
2022	$2,244 (25.4%)	$6,590 (74.6%)	$8,834

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 221^st of 459 Middle schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Middle)	25	33.3	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seymour R-II)	25	33.3	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Middle)	42.9	44.1	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour R-II)	42.9	44.1	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Middle)	25.9	27.4	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seymour R-II)	25.9	27.4	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Middle)	44.5	40.3	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour R-II)	44.5	40.3	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Seymour Middle)	31.1	44.6	13.5%
8th Grade Science (Seymour R-II)	31.1	44.6	13.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Middle)	38	39.6	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour R-II)	38	39.6	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	164	166	1.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	153	159	3.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64%	34.9%	29.1%

Schools Near Seymour Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seymour Middle	Public	6-8	501 E Clinton Ave	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-4626	150	13	11.2	56.7%	137 (91.3%)	5 (3.3%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	63.2	141^st of 451 public middle schools	68.7%		51.5	221^st of 459 public middle schools	51.9%	80			46.9	31.1	34.2		45.3					44.7		$8,834	$2,244	$6,590
Mansfield Junior High	Public	6-8	305 W Ohio St	Mansfield	65704	Wright County	Mansfield R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 924-8625	136	11	12.3	60.3%	129 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	93	20^th of 451 public middle schools	95.6%		92.6	17^th of 459 public middle schools	96.3%	3			78.6	76.8	72.0		48.0					58.0		$10,626	$4,542	$6,085
Fordland Middle	Public	6-8	1230 School St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4554	145	8	17.9	40.0%	133 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	44.3	251^st of 451 public middle schools	44.3%		59.3	174^th of 459 public middle schools	62.1%	77			29.0	51.1						25.6		36.6		$10,530	$1,456	$9,073
Ava Middle	Public	5-8	507 North Spring Street	Ava	65608	Douglas County	Ava R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 683-3835	387	28	13.8	58.7%	367 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	55.6	198^th of 451 public middle schools	56.1%		52.2	216^th of 459 public middle schools	52.9%	18		42.3	36.8	43.2	47.5	39.1			44.5	33.6	37.4	26.7		$9,626	$2,424	$7,202
Hartville Middle	Public	6-8	175 N School Ave	Hartville	65667	Wright County	Hartville R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 741-6223	133	12	11.0	64.7%	123 (92.5%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	48.7	229^th of 451 public middle schools	49.2%					(n/a)				22.8							34.0	49.9
Marshfield Junior High	Public	6-8	660 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	660	48	13.8	35.6%	579 (87.7%)	7 (1.1%)	41 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	72.5	100^th of 451 public middle schools	77.8%		65	137^th of 459 public middle schools	70.2%	37			43.0	43.2	50.5		44.5			40.3	50.3	45.0	80.0	$9,289	$907	$8,381
Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	306 S Mill St	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2996	525	35	15.1	34.5%	489 (93.1%)	5 (1.0%)	18 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)	51.3	51.6	65.6			58.5		52.2	57.9	44.9				$9,740	$241	$9,499
Logan-Rogersville Middle	Public	7-8	476 N Missouri Blvd	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2896	376	25	15.2	31.6%	340 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	81.4	59^th of 451 public middle schools	86.9%		77.9	71^st of 459 public middle schools	84.5%	12				57.0	48.8		50.5				35.6	58.5		$10,562	$938	$9,624

Frequently Asked Questions about Seymour Middle

What is the racial makeup of Seymour Middle?

Students at Seymour Middle are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What district is Seymour Middle in?

Seymour R-II

How many students attend Seymour Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Seymour Middle.

What high school do graduates of Seymour Middle attend?

Students who attend Seymour Middle usually go on to attend Seymour High

Is Seymour Middle a good school?

Seymour Middle ranks 141^st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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