Seneca Intermediate School

Summary:

Seneca Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Seneca, Missouri, with a student population of 327 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, and its unique demographic composition with a higher percentage of Native American students compared to the state and nearby schools.

Seneca Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state average in MAP test proficiency rates across grades 4-6 in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2022-2023, 62.5% of 4th graders, 66.3% of 6th graders, and 50.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math, Science, and ELA respectively, compared to the state averages of 43.8%, 43.7%, and 45.9%. Additionally, the school outperforms the nearby Seneca Junior High in academic proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics.

Another interesting characteristic of Seneca Intermediate School is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of Native American students (13.76%) compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has also seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 40.8% in 2020-2021 to 49.85% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The Seneca R-VII school district, which Seneca Intermediate School is a part of, is ranked 163 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 4-6

1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865-9266

(417) 776-7961

District: Seneca R-Vii

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,977

Students who attend Seneca Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Seneca High

Feeder schools for Seneca Intermediate School:

Elementary:

Seneca Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

American Indian:

13.8%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seneca Intermediate School ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), American Indian (13.8%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Seneca Intermediate School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca Intermediate School is $7,977.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Seneca Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Intermediate School 304^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Seneca Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Seneca R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca R-Vii 163^rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seneca Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Seneca Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	62.63	395^th	1108	64.4%
2014	53.33	519^th	1089	52.3%
2015	43.90	650^th	1058	38.6%
2016	44.93	525^th	865	39.3%
2017	37.40	691^st	1032	33.0%
2018	41.93	626^th	1045	40.1%
2019	43.06	617^th	1052	41.3%
2021	64.66	308^th	901	65.8%
2022	63.45	324^th	908	64.3%
2023	64.88	304^th	898	66.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.34	506^th	887	43.0%
2019	47.53	473^rd	907	47.9%
2021	77.00	74^th	574	87.1%
2022	83.63	44^th	532	91.7%
2023	71.25	106^th	611	82.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Seneca Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.30	131^st	251	47.8%
2022	53.35	42^nd	103	59.2%

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Rank History for White students at Seneca Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.80	667^th	898	25.7%
2019	30.03	690^th	917	24.8%
2021	45.69	362^nd	691	47.6%
2022	44.57	383^rd	675	43.3%
2023	52.06	315^th	673	53.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Seneca Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	293	5	3	9	61	0	0	371
2012	260	6	2	8	54	0	0	330
2013	250	9	3	6	61	1	0	330
2014	246	7	3	5	65	0	4	330
2015	249	10	2	4	66	4	4	339
2016	241	3	2	10	55	2	6	319
2017	264	5	1	16	45	0	13	344
2018	278	6	1	14	42	1	15	357
2019	244	7	0	10	40	2	13	316
2020	238	4	1	11	37	2	17	310
2021	230	3	2	12	33	0	19	299
2022	242	3	2	14	33	0	23	317
2023	243	1	3	11	45	1	23	327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seneca Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	371	19.6	18.8	53.4
2012	330	20.5	16.0	57.3
2013	330	21.8	15.1	58.5
2014	330	24.0	13.7	63.6
2015	339	24.0	14.1	62.5
2016	319	24.0	13.2	52.4
2017	344	21.7	15.8	54.1
2018	357	21.8	16.3	61.3
2019	316	21.9	14.3	59.5
2020	310	21.0	14.6	58.4
2021	299	20.5	14.5	40.8
2022	317	21.5	14.7	45.4
2023	327	23.1	14.1	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seneca Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	371	19.6	18.8	53.4
2012	330	20.5	16.0	57.3
2013	330	21.8	15.1	58.5
2014	330	24.0	13.7	63.6
2015	339	24.0	14.1	62.5
2016	319	24.0	13.2	52.4
2017	344	21.7	15.8	54.1
2018	357	21.8	16.3	61.3
2019	316	21.9	14.3	59.5
2020	310	21.0	14.6	58.4
2021	299	20.5	14.5	40.8
2022	317	21.5	14.7	45.4
2023	327	23.1	14.1	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seneca Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$63 (0.8%)	$7,476 (99.2%)	$7,538
2020	$276 (3.8%)	$6,940 (96.2%)	$7,216
2021	$645 (8.2%)	$7,269 (91.9%)	$7,913
2022	$1,527 (19.1%)	$6,450 (80.9%)	$7,977

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 617^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 304^th of 898 Elementary schools	24.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Intermediate School)	53.7	62.5	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seneca R-Vii)	53.7	62.5	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Intermediate School)	48.8	50.5	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca R-Vii)	48.8	50.5	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Intermediate School)	29.3	35.5	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seneca R-Vii)	29.3	35.5	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Seneca Intermediate School)	28.5	31.9	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Seneca R-Vii)	28.5	31.9	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Intermediate School)	43.4	38.2	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca R-Vii)	43.4	38.2	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Intermediate School)	39.5	66.3	26.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seneca R-Vii)	39.5	66.3	26.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Intermediate School)	47.9	48.2	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca R-Vii)	47.9	48.2	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	327	3.5%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	40	45	12.5%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	244	243	0.4%
Two or More Races	13	23	76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	49.8%	9.6%

Schools Near Seneca Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seneca Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1817 St. Eugene	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 776-7961	327	23	14.1	49.8%	243 (74.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	3 (0.9%)	45 (13.8%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.0%)								(n/a)	62.5	35.5	66.3			31.9		50.5	38.2	48.2				$7,977	$1,527	$6,450
Seneca Junior High	Public	7-8	925 Oneida	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 776-3911	200	20	9.9	48.5%	155 (77.5%)	3 (1.5%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	39.1	290^th of 459 public middle schools	36.8%		40.9	281^st of 459 public middle schools	38.8%	9				26.5	29.1		25.5				30.6	37.2		$12,157	$2,976	$9,181
Neosho Junior High	Public	7-8	14646 Kodiak Road	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8660	748	46	16.4	58.0%	483 (64.6%)	8 (1.1%)	130 (17.4%)	7 (0.9%)	14 (1.9%)	59 (7.9%)	47 (6.3%)	61.5	160^th of 459 public middle schools	65.1%		62.8	153^rd of 459 public middle schools	66.7%	7				37.4	47.2		39.4				34.2	41.8		$8,881	$971	$7,910
Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Hale McGinty Dr	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8650	720	51	14.2	62.4%	453 (62.9%)	3 (0.4%)	151 (21.0%)	8 (1.1%)	17 (2.4%)	46 (6.4%)	42 (5.8%)								(n/a)		35.6	45.1			28.1			36.1	38.4				$9,551	$1,318	$8,233
South Middle	Public	6-8	900 E 50th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5250	573	42	13.6	47.3%	424 (74.0%)	21 (3.7%)	47 (8.2%)	6 (1.0%)	13 (2.3%)	5 (0.9%)	57 (9.9%)	58.2	180^th of 459 public middle schools	60.8%		54.7	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%	19			51.4	33.7	23.6		42.1			35.8	39.2	42.1	78.3	$9,111	$2,142	$6,969
Anderson Middle	Public	6-8	135 Mustang Dr	Anderson	64831	McDonald County	McDonald County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 845-1805	234	16	14.6	60.7%	176 (75.2%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	19 (8.1%)	5 (2.1%)	30.9	329^th of 459 public middle schools	28.3%		41.1	279^th of 459 public middle schools	39.2%	50			36.4	24.4	17.4		16.2			31.6	29.5	27.8		$9,477	$810	$8,666
East Middle	Public	6-8	4594 East 20th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5280	597	43	13.7	65.7%	391 (65.5%)	22 (3.7%)	78 (13.1%)	19 (3.2%)	11 (1.8%)	18 (3.0%)	58 (9.7%)	44.7	261^st of 459 public middle schools	43.1%		34.7	311^th of 459 public middle schools	32.2%	50			37.8	29.4	20.0		34.1			31.5	34.2	40.1	88.5	$8,774	$1,136	$7,638
North Middle	Public	6-8	102 Gray	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5270	517	44	11.8	65.0%	398 (77.0%)	14 (2.7%)	41 (7.9%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.7%)	8 (1.5%)	39 (7.5%)	48.4	238^th of 459 public middle schools	48.1%		53	211^th of 459 public middle schools	54.0%	27			35.3	31.7	36.0		38.0			25.6	29.5	45.6		$10,696	$1,251	$9,445
Diamond Middle	Public	5-8	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5336	167	13	12.6	55.7%	135 (80.8%)	2 (1.2%)	17 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.4%)	32.3	323^rd of 459 public middle schools	29.6%		20	378^th of 459 public middle schools	17.6%	55			40.0	15.9	14.3		22.2			37.7				$11,604	$331	$11,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Seneca Intermediate School

What district is Seneca Intermediate School in?

Seneca R-Vii

How many students attend Seneca Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Seneca Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Seneca Intermediate School?

Students at Seneca Intermediate School are 74% White, 14% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Seneca Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Seneca Intermediate School usually go on to attend Seneca High

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