C
Below Average
54/100

Seminary Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 200 Main St, Seminary, MS 39479
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Mississippi
Growth
D
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 25th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−5 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−7 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%37%reading -12 pts, math -24 pts11th percentile (list)
Black12%32%reading -13 pts, math -1 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -24 pts, math -38 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -3 pts, math -6 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 200 Main St
City Seminary
ZIP Code 39479
District 2801290
NCES School ID 280129001337
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39479

Understanding the community around Seminary Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,178
Per Capita Income $27,208
Poverty Rate 23.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%
High School or Higher 85.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $82,800
Median Rent $543
Owner-Occupied 78.4%
Renter-Occupied 21.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Seminary Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.7%
Black 19.4%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 30.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Seminary Middle School?
Seminary Middle School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Seminary Middle School?
Seminary Middle School has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Seminary Middle School serve?
Seminary Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Seminary Middle School receive per student?
Seminary Middle School receives $14,013 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Seminary Middle School in 39479 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,247
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+13.3%
% Renters
21.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026