- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Imperial, MO
Seckman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Seckman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291230000505
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seckman Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seckman Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seckman Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Imperial, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Seckman Middle held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 291230000505 · Imperial, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 12.7:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
Seckman Middle held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seckman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- This school 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- Antonia Middle 535
Antonia Middle School
535 students
What this shows Seckman Middle reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seckman Middle compares
Seckman Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Seckman Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seckman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seckman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Imperial
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seckman Middle
How many students attend Seckman Middle?
Seckman Middle has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Imperial, MO. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seckman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seckman Middle is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seckman Middle?
13.2% of students at Seckman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seckman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Seckman Middle is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Imperial, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seckman Middle?
Seckman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seckman Middle rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Seckman Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Imperial, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Seckman Middle, Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Fox Middle (570 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.