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#392 of 399 private schools in MO

Deer Creek Amish School

Elementary School · Seymour, MO

A private elementary school in Seymour, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

600 MORNINGSIDE RD, Seymour, MO 65746

  • 28:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio28:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,148
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment56
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Deer Creek Amish 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated984/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seymour), 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

$53,503

Median home value

$190,500

Median rent

$698/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

24.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasant Valley Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition3.1K–81.5 mi44Compare →
Rocky Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition2.4K–82.3 mi42Compare →
Oak Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–83.2 mi25Compare →
Victory AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3PK–113.7 mi33Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Deer Creek Amish School is listed in Seymour, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Deer Creek Amish School

Deer Creek Amish School is a private elementary school in Seymour, MO, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deer Creek Amish School

What grades does Deer Creek Amish School serve?

Deer Creek Amish School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Deer Creek Amish School?

Deer Creek Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Amish School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Amish School is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Deer Creek Amish School rank in MO?

Deer Creek Amish School ranks #392 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Deer Creek Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Creek Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Deer Creek Amish School a private school?

Yes, Deer Creek Amish School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Deer Creek Amish School a religious school?

Deer Creek Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
56
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Webster County
Area population (ZIP 65746)
8,302
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
30.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 65746; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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