Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,498 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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
1,498 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Seneca R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 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
0.39
0.51
# American Indian Students
233 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,146 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
124
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,535 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,304
$15,066

Spending / Student
$11,535
$13,894

Best Seneca R-VII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca Intermediate 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
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary 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
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca High 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
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca Junior High 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
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,498 students.
What is the rank of Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District is ranked #255 out of 554 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?
76% of Seneca R-VII School District students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 $11,535 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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