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
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,498 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
69,803 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
#257 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)41%
40%
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
16%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. 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 $13,908. 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
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,535
$13,908
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 #256 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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