- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seymour, MO
Seymour Middle
Federal NCES profile for Seymour Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292793001580
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seymour, MO.
School address
District: Seymour R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292793001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Seymour Middle shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292793001580 · Seymour, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 12.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Elem. (310 students)
Seymour Middle shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seymour Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour Elem.
Seymour Elem.
310 students
- Seymour High
Seymour High
226 students
- This school
Seymour Middle
160 students
What this shows Seymour Middle reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour Middle compares
Seymour Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 53% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,372
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Seymour Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Seymour R-Ii reports $13,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seymour Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seymour Middle
How many students attend Seymour Middle?
Seymour Middle has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seymour, MO. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Middle is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Seymour Middle?
21.7% of students at Seymour Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour Middle?
The largest demographic group at Seymour Middle is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Seymour, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour Middle?
Seymour Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Seymour Middle rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seymour, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seymour R-Ii?
Besides Seymour Middle, Seymour R-Ii also operates Seymour Elem. (310 students) and Seymour High (226 students). See the Seymour R-Ii district page for the complete list.