Summary:
The Seymour Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Seymour High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 285th out of 338 Iowa high schools in 2023-2024 to 319th out of 336 in 2022-2023.
Seymour High School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores, is mixed compared to state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science varied widely across grade levels, with some grades performing significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
Seymour High School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (58.87%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The school's small size, with only 124 students, may present both advantages and disadvantages in terms of resources, staffing, and educational opportunities. Overall, the data suggests that Seymour High School requires targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the various factors impacting its performance.
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