Summary:
In zip code 76380, there is one middle school, Seymour Middle, serving grades 5 through 8 with 188 students in Seymour, Texas, as part of the high-performing Seymour Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 10% of Texas districts.
Seymour Middle stands out for its exceptional 8th-grade performance, with 83.72% proficient in Reading and 60.53% in Math, far exceeding state averages. The school also boasts a remarkable 90% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, a full 36 points above the state average, and a perfect 0.0% dropout rate. However, the school shows a clear contrast between grade levels: while 8th graders excel, 6th graders struggle significantly, especially in Math where only 20.83% are proficient—nearly 18 points below the state average. Math is a weakness for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, all falling below state averages, yet the advanced math track is exceptionally strong. Reading scores improve in upper grades, with 7th and 8th graders performing well above state levels. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and serves a majority economically disadvantaged student body (57.45%), achieving strong results despite this challenge.
Key metrics include per-student spending of $9,441 and a slight three-year decline in state percentile rank from the 85th to the 70th percentile, which warrants monitoring. Overall, Seymour Middle is a school of contrasts: it excels in advanced math and upper-grade reading while facing challenges in middle-grade math, particularly for 6th graders. The school's high district ranking and strong 8th-grade outcomes suggest effective support systems, but targeted interventions may be needed for younger students to ensure continued success.
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