Seneca R-VII School District

914 Frisco St
Seneca, MO 64865-9266
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,521 students in Seneca R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Seneca R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,521 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Seneca R-VII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#279 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Seneca R-VII  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seneca R-VII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seneca R-VII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Seneca R-VII  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.49
# American Indian Students
203 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,169 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
77%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
92
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
111
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,360 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Seneca R-VII  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Seneca R-VII  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,118
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Seneca R-VII  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,360
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Seneca R-VII  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Seneca R-VII School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca Intermediate School
Math: 44% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Grades: 4-6
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca Junior High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Grades: 7-8
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Grades: K-3
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 92 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,521 students.
What is the rank of Seneca R-VII School District?
Seneca R-VII School District is ranked #287 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 $11,360 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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