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Seneca R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 722 students in Seneca R-VII School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Seneca R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,733 Schools
# Students
1,487 Students
571,468 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
47,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Seneca R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.52
% American Indian
15%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
76%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,620 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,395
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,620
$14,008
Best Seneca R-VII School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Gr: 4-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Gr: PK-3 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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