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#1916 of 3,813 schools in IL
Mahomet-seymour JR High School
Middle School · Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3 · Mahomet, IL
A Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
201 W State St, Mahomet, IL 61853
- Math 38% proficient (2021)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mahomet-seymour JR High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mahomet-seymour JR 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 4–8 | 4.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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 JR High School is listed in Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mahomet-seymour JR High School
Mahomet-seymour JR High School is a public middle school in Mahomet, IL, part of Mahomet-seymour Cusd 3, serving approximately 790 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,916 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mahomet-seymour JR High School
What grades does Mahomet-seymour JR High School serve?
Mahomet-seymour JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mahomet-seymour JR High School?
Mahomet-seymour JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahomet-seymour JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahomet-seymour JR High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mahomet-seymour JR High School rank in IL?
Mahomet-seymour JR High School ranks #1,916 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mahomet-seymour JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahomet-seymour JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahomet-seymour JR High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mahomet-seymour JR High School a charter school?
No, Mahomet-seymour JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahomet-seymour JR High School a Title I school?
No, Mahomet-seymour JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahomet-seymour JR High School?
22.8% of students at Mahomet-seymour JR 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 790
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (217) 586-4415
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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