Semmes Elementary School
Semmes Elementary School serves 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Semmes Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Semmes Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 557 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Semmes Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Semmes Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #287 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Semmes Elementary School is Mary G Montgomery High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Semmes Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Semmes Mary G Montgomery High School Math: 42% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,000 students10
0.4 miles
4275 Snow Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-3153 0.4 9-12 2,000 - Semmes Semmes Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,441 student10
1.2 miles
4566 Ed George Road
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-2344 1.2 6-8 1,441 - Eight Mile Mattie T Blount High School Math: 22% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 952 students10
2.2 miles
5450 Lott Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070 2.2 9-12 952 - Semmes Allentown Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 832 students10
2.5 miles
10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000 2.5 PK-5 832 - Mobile Elsie Collier Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 719 students10
5.3 miles
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120 5.3 PK-5 719
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