Seneca R-VII School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Seneca R-VII School District, serving 1,389 students. Seneca R-VII School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Seneca R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Seneca R-VII School District are Seneca High School, Seneca Intermediate School and Seneca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Seneca R-VII School District |
| School District Website | http://WWW.SENECAR7.COM |
| School District Phone Number | (417) 776-3426 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,389 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 99 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Seneca R-VII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #386 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 201 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 15% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 55 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 18 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 1,059 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 76% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 46 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 93 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 103 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 88 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 84 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 115 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 117 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 125 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 109 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 106 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 127 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 121 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 101 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 100 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,852 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $15 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $15 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,562 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,852 | $10,831 |
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Seneca R-VII School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Seneca High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1110 Neosho St10
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
- Seneca Intermediate School Math: 40% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1817 St. Eugene10
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Grades: 4-6 | 357 students
- Seneca Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1815 St Eugene St10
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Grades: K-3 | 368 students
- Seneca Junior High School Math: 31% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50%925 Oneida10
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Grades: 7-8 | 215 students
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