Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sem Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sem Elementary School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sem Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sem Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
58%
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sem Elementary School's ranking?
Sem Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sem Elementary School often compared to?
Sem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tadlock Elementary School, Leadership Prep School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sem Elementary School?
664 students attend Sem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sem Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sem Elementary School?
Sem Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sem Elementary School offer ?
Sem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sem Elementary School part of?
Sem Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sem Elementary School located?
Sem Elementary School is located in the Panther Creek Estates neighborhood of Frisco, TX.
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