Serving 225 students in grades 7-8, Seneca Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seneca Junior High School's student population of 225 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seneca Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Junior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
12%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
79%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca Junior High School's ranking?
Seneca Junior High School is ranked #1525 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Seneca Junior High School?
225 students attend Seneca Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Seneca Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Junior High School?
Seneca Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seneca Junior High School offer ?
Seneca Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Seneca Junior High School part of?
Seneca Junior High School is part of Seneca R-VII School District.
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