Seneca Junior High

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Seneca Junior High ranks 270 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seneca Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Seneca, Missouri, with an enrollment of around 200 students. While the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, it has some notable bright spots that are worth highlighting.

Seneca Junior High's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the exception of its exceptional Algebra I proficiency rate, which stands at 87.4% compared to the state average of 41.5%. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18% to 24.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups is also generally below average compared to other Missouri middle schools, though it performs relatively well for its Native American student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Seneca Intermediate School and middle schools in the Joplin Schools district, Seneca Junior High's performance is generally lower, with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. However, the school's high Algebra I proficiency rate is a standout metric, and its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,616 to $12,157 in recent years, suggests a potential focus on addressing the needs of its student population, which includes a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 7-8

925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865-9266

(417) 776-3911

District: Seneca R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,157

Students who attend Seneca Junior High usually attend:

High:

Seneca High

Feeder schools for Seneca Junior High:

Elementary:

Seneca Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.1%

American Indian:

16.6%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seneca Junior High ranks worse than 59.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.63. (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 (75.1%), American Indian (16.6%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca Junior High is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Seneca Junior High employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca Junior High is $12,157.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seneca Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Junior High 270^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Seneca Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Seneca Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Seneca Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.62	257^th	619	58.5%
2007	45.64	387^th	624	38.0%
2008	59.47	224^th	624	64.1%
2009	63.99	185^th	601	69.2%
2010	51.94	337^th	614	45.1%
2011	61.55	245^th	625	60.8%
2012	61.38	231^st	623	62.9%
2013	56.33	275^th	649	57.6%
2014	46.53	368^th	633	41.9%
2015	50.53	277^th	585	52.6%
2016	37.55	308^th	435	29.2%
2017	24.12	474^th	568	16.5%
2018	23.40	461^st	552	16.5%
2019	26.68	468^th	587	20.3%
2021	46.72	244^th	454	46.3%
2022	40.86	281^st	459	38.8%
2023	39.11	290^th	459	36.8%
2024	40.63	270^th	451	40.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.71	348^th	422	17.5%
2019	33.11	356^th	482	26.1%
2021	34.93	270^th	371	27.2%
2022	52.68	163^rd	365	55.3%
2023	41.00	237^th	382	38.0%
2024	30.88	299^th	378	20.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Seneca Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.96	1^st	1	0.0%
2019	33.03	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Seneca Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.26	448^th	479	6.5%
2019	18.69	481^st	527	8.7%
2021	28.16	288^th	376	23.4%
2022	31.94	278^th	381	27.0%
2023	39.12	233^rd	385	39.5%
2024	30.14	283^rd	379	25.3%

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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 Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	294	294
1992	192	0	1	6	101	n/a	n/a	0	300
1993	239	0	1	4	84	n/a	n/a	0	328
1994	279	0	0	0	53	n/a	n/a	0	332
1995	292	0	3	0	38	n/a	n/a	0	333
1996	292	0	3	0	38	n/a	n/a	0	333
1997	313	0	4	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	369
1998	332	0	2	1	54	n/a	n/a	0	389
1999	345	1	1	3	65	n/a	n/a	0	415
2000	328	1	0	0	46	n/a	n/a	0	375
2001	367	1	1	1	36	n/a	n/a	0	406
2002	391	1	1	1	31	n/a	n/a	0	425
2003	391	1	1	1	31	n/a	n/a	0	425
2004	341	1	1	0	65	n/a	n/a	0	408
2005	322	1	0	2	68	n/a	n/a	0	393
2006	267	5	2	3	106	n/a	n/a	0	383
2007	280	5	3	3	101	n/a	n/a	0	392
2008	275	5	4	7	99	n/a	n/a	0	390
2009	262	2	3	10	80	n/a	n/a	0	357
2010	257	3	2	6	78	n/a	n/a	0	346
2011	174	0	1	3	47	0	0	0	225
2012	193	2	2	5	45	0	1	0	248
2013	179	2	1	3	37	1	1	0	224
2014	168	4	1	4	33	1	0	0	211
2015	164	5	2	8	37	1	1	0	218
2016	171	3	2	4	41	3	3	0	227
2017	154	5	1	6	46	0	1	0	213
2018	157	2	1	7	46	0	2	0	215
2019	186	2	1	9	38	0	4	0	240
2020	186	6	1	9	33	0	8	0	243
2021	183	4	1	11	28	1	13	0	241
2022	178	2	1	7	27	1	9	0	225
2023	155	3	0	10	23	1	8	0	200
2024	163	2	2	9	36	0	5	0	217

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 Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	294	16.1	18.2	n/a
1992	300	16.1	18.6	n/a
1993	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1994	332	18.0	18.4	0
1995	333	18.8	17.7	n/a
1996	333	18.8	17.7	n/a
1997	369	22.0	16.8	27.9
1998	389	23.9	16.3	28.5
1999	415	24.0	17.3	37.1
2000	375	24.7	15.2	30.7
2001	406	26.2	15.5	36.5
2002	425	27.0	15.7	44
2003	425	27.0	15.7	44
2004	408	26.8	15.2	46.8
2005	393	26.7	14.7	49.1
2006	383	27.8	13.8	40.5
2007	392	26.7	14.7	45.9
2008	390	25.5	15.3	44.1
2009	357	25.5	14.0	45.7
2010	346	25.1	13.7	54
2011	225	16.4	13.6	55.6
2012	248	18.1	13.6	53.2
2013	224	16.0	14.0	51.8
2014	211	16.9	12.4	53.1
2015	218	17.0	12.8	56
2016	227	16.0	14.1	52
2017	213	17.8	11.9	48.4
2018	215	17.8	12.0	57.7
2019	240	18.2	13.1	60
2020	243	18.2	13.3	51.4
2021	241	18.9	12.6	41.5
2022	225	18.8	11.9	46.2
2023	200	20.1	9.9	48.5
2024	217	20.0	10.8	49.3

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 Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	294	16.1	18.2	n/a
1992	300	16.1	18.6	n/a
1993	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1994	332	18.0	18.4	0
1995	333	18.8	17.7	n/a
1996	333	18.8	17.7	n/a
1997	369	22.0	16.8	27.9
1998	389	23.9	16.3	28.5
1999	415	24.0	17.3	37.1
2000	375	24.7	15.2	30.7
2001	406	26.2	15.5	36.5
2002	425	27.0	15.7	44
2003	425	27.0	15.7	44
2004	408	26.8	15.2	46.8
2005	393	26.7	14.7	49.1
2006	383	27.8	13.8	40.5
2007	392	26.7	14.7	45.9
2008	390	25.5	15.3	44.1
2009	357	25.5	14.0	45.7
2010	346	25.1	13.7	54
2011	225	16.4	13.6	55.6
2012	248	18.1	13.6	53.2
2013	224	16.0	14.0	51.8
2014	211	16.9	12.4	53.1
2015	218	17.0	12.8	56
2016	227	16.0	14.1	52
2017	213	17.8	11.9	48.4
2018	215	17.8	12.0	57.7
2019	240	18.2	13.1	60
2020	243	18.2	13.3	51.4
2021	241	18.9	12.6	41.5
2022	225	18.8	11.9	46.2
2023	200	20.1	9.9	48.5
2024	217	20.0	10.8	49.3

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 Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$283 (3.1%)	$8,986 (96.9%)	$9,269
2020	$708 (8.2%)	$7,908 (91.8%)	$8,616
2021	$633 (7.3%)	$8,076 (92.7%)	$8,709
2022	$2,976 (24.5%)	$9,181 (75.5%)	$12,157

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 468^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 290^th of 459 Middle schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Junior High)	27.8	26.5	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seneca R-Vii)	27.8	26.5	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Junior High)	36.1	30.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca R-Vii)	36.1	30.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Junior High)	27.1	29.1	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seneca R-Vii)	27.1	29.1	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Seneca Junior High)	30.5	25.5	5%
8th Grade Science (Seneca R-Vii)	30.5	25.5	5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Junior High)	27.1	37.2	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca R-Vii)	27.1	37.2	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	200	16.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	38	23	39.5%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	186	155	16.7%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	48.5%	11.5%

Schools Near Seneca Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 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 Junior High	Public	7-8	925 Oneida	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 776-3911	217	20	10.8	49.3%	163 (75.1%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.1%)	2 (0.9%)	36 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	40.6	270^th of 451 public middle schools	40.1%		39.1	290^th of 459 public middle schools	36.8%	20				46.6	14.4		20.3			33.3	27.8	87.4	$12,157	$2,976	$9,181
Seneca Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1817 St. Eugene	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 776-7961	307	23	13.3	54.1%	231 (75.2%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (16.9%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)	61.6	40.7	43.8			38.7		46.8	29.8				$7,977	$1,527	$6,450
Neosho Junior High	Public	7-8	14646 Kodiak Road	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8660	716	46	15.4	59.9%	437 (61.0%)	7 (1.0%)	151 (21.1%)	5 (0.7%)	15 (2.1%)	54 (7.5%)	47 (6.6%)	58	181^st of 451 public middle schools	59.9%		61.5	160^th of 459 public middle schools	65.1%	21				35.4	47.4		36.9			35.2	34.2		$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	725	51	14.1	62.2%	461 (63.6%)	1 (0.1%)	148 (20.4%)	9 (1.2%)	16 (2.2%)	46 (6.3%)	44 (6.1%)								(n/a)		23.9	41.2			22.8		27.4	27.1				$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	575	42	13.7	47.3%	407 (70.8%)	27 (4.7%)	54 (9.4%)	10 (1.7%)	11 (1.9%)	10 (1.7%)	56 (9.7%)	56.4	192^nd of 451 public middle schools	57.4%		58.2	180^th of 459 public middle schools	60.8%	12			51.1	38.0	29.1		34.4		38.3	35.6	34.4	91.4	$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	257	18	14.6	66.1%	186 (72.4%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	30 (11.7%)	6 (2.3%)	40.8	268^th of 451 public middle schools	40.6%		30.9	329^th of 459 public middle schools	28.3%	61			36.4	35.6	13.3		28.3		29.7	35.5	32.8		$9,477	$810	$8,666
North Middle	Public	6-8	102 Gray	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5270	542	44	12.4	65.7%	384 (70.8%)	21 (3.9%)	53 (9.8%)	5 (0.9%)	17 (3.1%)	13 (2.4%)	49 (9.0%)	33.8	302^nd of 451 public middle schools	33.0%		48.4	238^th of 459 public middle schools	48.1%	64			35.9	28.5	26.2		27.8		22.2	22.0	33.6	90.2	$10,696	$1,251	$9,445
East Middle	Public	6-8	4594 East 20th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5280	586	42	13.9	64.8%	386 (65.9%)	27 (4.6%)	82 (14.0%)	9 (1.5%)	8 (1.4%)	15 (2.6%)	59 (10.1%)	47.2	238^th of 451 public middle schools	47.2%		44.7	261^st of 459 public middle schools	43.1%	23			38.0	33.6	24.9		25.6		29.8	38.6	42.9	94.7	$8,774	$1,136	$7,638
Diamond Middle	Public	5-8	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5336	207	17	12.0	50.2%	180 (87.0%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	51.2	221^st of 451 public middle schools	51.0%		32.3	323^rd of 459 public middle schools	29.6%	102		26.0	43.4	27.4	32.5	45.6		49.9	41.9	29.0	37.7		$11,604	$331	$11,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Seneca Junior High

What high school do graduates of Seneca Junior High attend?

Students who attend Seneca Junior High usually go on to attend Seneca High

What district is Seneca Junior High in?

Seneca R-Vii

What is the racial makeup of Seneca Junior High?

Students at Seneca Junior High are 75% White, 17% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Seneca Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Seneca Junior High.

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Seneca Junior High ranks 270^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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