The Mahomet-Seymour School District was recognized for its excellence once again this year as niche.com ranked the district in the top 100 schools in Illinois.
Niche.com, which ranks schools and school districts based on academics, health and safety, parent and student surveys, student culture, facilities and extracurricular activities, among others, named the Mahomet-Seymour School District the 26th best district in the state. Last year, the district came in in 25th place.
The district received an “A” overall, ranking high in academics, teachers and educational outcomes while factors such as extracurriculars, administration and policies and sports and fitness received lower “grades.” Resources and facilities and student culture brought Mahomet-Seymour’s ranking down, receiving a “C+” in both categories.
Mahomet-Seymour serves 2,981 students overall.
Mahomet-Seymour High School came in at 74th of the 100 high schools named, receiving an “A-” grade. Niche.com reports according to state standards 72 percent of MSHS students are profiecient in math and reading with a average graduation rate of 91 percent.
MSHS was ranked 89th in 2015.
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School also received an “A-” grade, but was ranked the 50th best junior high in Illinois. MSJHS was ranked 42nd in 2015.
Lincoln Trail Elementary, which was ranked 77th last year fell off the top 100 list in 2016.
Wow… This is SO encouraging! I couldn’t be prouder!!!