Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert Semple Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 58%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Semple Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert Semple Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert Semple Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Robert Semple Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Semple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Farmar Elementary School, Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert Semple Elementary School?
441 students attend Robert Semple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Robert Semple Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Semple Elementary School?
Robert Semple Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert Semple Elementary School offer ?
Robert Semple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Semple Elementary School part of?
Robert Semple Elementary School is part of Benicia Unified School District.
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