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#1551 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 41% in state

Mahomet-seymour High School

High School · Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3 · Mahomet, IL

A Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

302 W State St, Mahomet, IL 61853

  • Math 53% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation17.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$9,950
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Mahomet-seymour High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency53%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2022
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mahomet-seymour High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average455/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mahomet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,974

Median home value

$281,500

Median rent

$1,226/mo

College educated

51.7%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$9,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mahomet-seymour High School is listed in Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mahomet-seymour High School

Mahomet-seymour High School is a public high school in Mahomet, IL, part of Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3, serving approximately 1,014 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,551 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mahomet-seymour High School

What grades does Mahomet-seymour High School serve?

Mahomet-seymour High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mahomet-seymour High School?

Mahomet-seymour High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,014 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahomet-seymour High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mahomet-seymour High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mahomet-seymour High School rank in IL?

Mahomet-seymour High School ranks #1,551 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Mahomet-seymour High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mahomet-seymour High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mahomet-seymour High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahomet-seymour High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mahomet-seymour High School a charter school?

No, Mahomet-seymour High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mahomet-seymour High School a Title I school?

No, Mahomet-seymour High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahomet-seymour High School?

22.5% of students at Mahomet-seymour High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Champaign County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 61853)
14,645
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61853; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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