Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Seymour Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Middle School's student population of 494 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Seymour Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
9%
12%
White
63%
46%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Middle School's ranking?
Seymour Middle School is ranked #532 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Seymour Middle School often compared to?
Seymour Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield-lopresti School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Seymour Middle School?
494 students attend Seymour Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Seymour Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seymour Middle School?
Seymour Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seymour Middle School offer ?
Seymour Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seymour Middle School part of?
Seymour Middle School is part of Seymour School District.
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