Excellent
#218 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Seneca Intermediate School
Middle School · Seneca R-vii · Seneca, MO
A Seneca R-vii middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1817 ST. EUGENE, Seneca, MO 64865
- Math 62% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seneca Intermediate School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seneca Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seneca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,886
Median home value
$188,500
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Seneca R-vii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seneca Intermediate School is listed in SENECA R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seneca Intermediate School
Seneca Intermediate School is a public middle school in Seneca, MO, part of Seneca R-vii, serving approximately 307 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seneca Intermediate School
What grades does Seneca Intermediate School serve?
Seneca Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Seneca Intermediate School?
Seneca Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seneca Intermediate School rank in MO?
Seneca Intermediate School ranks #218 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Seneca Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seneca Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seneca Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seneca Intermediate School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Seneca Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Seneca Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seneca Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Seneca Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seneca Intermediate School?
54.1% of students at Seneca Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (417) 776-7961
- Area population (ZIP 64865)
- 5,260
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64865; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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