Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert Semple Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- 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 472 students has stayed relatively flat 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
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert Semple Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Semple Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Semple Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Semple Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Robert Semple Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Semple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Farmar Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School, Matthew Turner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert Semple Elementary School?
472 students attend Robert Semple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Robert Semple Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 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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