Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
O. J. Semmes Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. J. Semmes Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3273 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. J. Semmes Elementary School's ranking?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is ranked #3273 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
302 students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of O. J. Semmes Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does O. J. Semmes Elementary School offer ?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is O. J. Semmes Elementary School part of?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is O. J. Semmes Elementary School located?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is located in the Southeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Pensacola.
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