Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Seymour Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Middle School's student population of 301 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seymour Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Middle School's ranking?
Seymour Middle School is ranked #1602 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Seymour Middle School?
301 students attend Seymour Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Seymour Middle School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Middle School?
Seymour Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seymour Middle School offer ?
Seymour Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Middle School part of?
Seymour Middle School is part of Seymour Community School District.
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