Very Good
#758 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 34% in state
Seymour Middle
Middle School · Seymour R-ii · Seymour, MO
A Seymour R-ii middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
501 E CLINTON AVE, Seymour, MO 65746
- Math 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 44% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seymour Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Seymour Middle 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–11 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Webster Co Parochial #2Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Ozark Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0 | 1–11 | 3.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Webster Co Parochial #9Private · tuition | 2.2 | 1–8 | 3.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Seymour R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 42.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seymour Middle is listed in SEYMOUR R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle is a public middle school in Seymour, MO, part of Seymour R-ii, serving approximately 150 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seymour Middle
What grades does Seymour Middle serve?
Seymour Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Seymour Middle?
Seymour Middle has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Middle is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seymour Middle rank in MO?
Seymour Middle ranks #758 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Seymour Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Seymour Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Seymour Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seymour Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seymour Middle a charter school?
No, Seymour Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seymour Middle a Title I school?
No, Seymour Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seymour Middle?
56.7% of students at Seymour Middle 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
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (417) 935-4626
- 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 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 65746; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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