Robert Semple Elementary School

2015 E. Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Robert Semple Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
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:

School Overview

Robert Semple Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

431 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

58%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert Semple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert Semple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Robert Semple Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

29%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Robert Semple Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

38%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Robert Semple Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

20%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Robert Semple Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Robert Semple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Benicia Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Semple Elementary School's ranking?

Robert Semple Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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?

431 students attend Robert Semple Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Robert Semple Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Math Proficiency
: 58%
Reading Proficiency
: 55%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education