Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Seymour Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Middle School's student population of 776 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Seymour Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Middle School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Middle School's ranking?
Seymour Middle School is ranked #1300 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Seymour Middle School?
776 students attend Seymour Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Seymour Middle School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Middle School?
Seymour Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour Middle School offer ?
Seymour Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Middle School part of?
Seymour Middle School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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