Robert Semple Elementary School
Tel:
(707) 747-8360
- Robert Semple Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Robert Semple Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Robert Semple Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Robert Semple Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Robert Semple Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Robert Semple Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2651 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 40% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benicia Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Robert Semple Elementary School is Community Day (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mary Farmar Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benicia Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
0.6 miles
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300 0.6 7-12 8 - Benicia Liberty High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
0.7 miles
351 E. J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323 0.7 9-12 59 - Benicia Mary Farmar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 452 students
1.2 miles
901 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350 1.2 K-5 452 - Benicia Benicia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,621 student
1.5 miles
1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325 1.5 9-12 1,621 - Benicia Benicia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,121 student
1.5 miles
1100 S.ampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340 1.5 6-8 1,121
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