The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in Social studies. The lowest is 15% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Seymour-jackson Elementary School
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School, part of Seymour Community Schools, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is a regular public elementary school located in Seymour, a Jackson County city with a mixed industrial and commercial economy anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and distribution. Seymour has experienced significant growth and demographic change, drawing particular attention for its immigration from Guatemala beginning in the late 1980s. The city’s growth has been a topic of public discussion, with some local leaders expressing that the pace of development has been outstripping the community’s capacity to manage it.
The student body at Seymour-Jackson reflects the city’s changing demographics. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The largest ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino, followed by a sizable population of White students, with smaller groups of Asian, Black or African American, and multiracial students. English learner and special education enrollment data was not available in the profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
On the Indiana statewide assessment known as ILEARN, which measures proficiency in math, English language arts, and science for tested grades, the school’s results are notably low. In math, less than a quarter of students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, the share was lower still, with roughly one in seven students reaching proficiency. On the science test, fewer than one in five students scored proficient or above. When compared with other districts in Jackson County, Seymour-Jackson’s overall proficiency picture falls in the bottom quartile. Social studies results from a prior testing cycle were on the lower side as well. Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report. A parent looking at these figures will want to understand what academic supports and interventions are in place for students below grade level.
The district that operates Seymour-Jackson, Seymour Community Schools, has introduced a permanent virtual learning option called Owl Tech for students in grades 5 through 12. Since Owl Tech begins at fifth grade and Seymour-Jackson ends at fifth grade, a family at this school might consider the program as a transition option for the following year, but it does not directly affect the elementary experience.
Housing in the area around the school carries a typical price for a midwestern small city. The broader national housing market has seen steady increases, and the local benchmark for home values sits above the national price-to-income ratio, but within a range that families with local incomes can reach.
The school’s setting in Seymour places it in a city with a traditional downtown, active rail lines, an annual Oktoberfest, and a growing industrial base. Schneck Medical Center and the school district itself are major local employers. Publicly reported information suggests the city is expected to continue growing, with the pace of change being an active topic among residents. Families moving to the area should know that the city is in a period of tangible growth and demographic evolution, which may shape the feel of the school community.
Overall, Seymour-Jackson Elementary serves a diverse, relatively high-poverty student population in a growing city with a manufacturing and healthcare economy. The academic proficiency numbers are well below state averages and among the weaker results in the county, which is the main fact a parent will want to investigate further with the school or district. The school does not appear to have a magnet or special program designation, and the available data does not include details on staffing ratios, discipline rates, or specific course access. A family considering this school will want to ask targeted questions about reading and math intervention, English learner support, and class size, as these details were not provided in the profile.
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