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Seneca R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,535 students in Seneca R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Seneca R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,535 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Seneca R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.50
# American Indian Students
194 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,177 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
77%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
113
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,257 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,008
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,257
$13,899
Best Seneca R-VII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Grades: 4-6
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Grades: 7-8
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Early Childhood School
Magnet School
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,535 students.
What is the rank of Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District is ranked #252 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca R-VII School District?
77% of Seneca R-VII School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Seneca R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,257 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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