Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
O. J. Semmes Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. J. Semmes Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3277 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. J. Semmes Elementary School's ranking?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is ranked #3277 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are O. J. Semmes Elementary School often compared to?
O. J. Semmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
288 students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of O. J. Semmes Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does O. J. Semmes Elementary School offer ?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O. J. Semmes Elementary School part of?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is O. J. Semmes Elementary School located?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is located in the Southeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Pensacola.
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