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#4456 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Robert Semple Elementary
Elementary School · Benicia Unified · Benicia, CA
A Benicia Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 East Third St., Benicia, CA 94510
- Math 48% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Semple Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert Semple Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,179/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benicia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,222
Median home value
$778,900
Median rent
$2,234/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Mary Farmar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Joe Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Matthew Turner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benicia Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Semple Elementary is listed in Benicia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Semple Elementary
Robert Semple Elementary is a public elementary school in Benicia, CA, part of Benicia Unified, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,456 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Semple Elementary
What grades does Robert Semple Elementary serve?
Robert Semple Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Robert Semple Elementary?
Robert Semple Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Semple Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Semple Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Semple Elementary rank in CA?
Robert Semple Elementary ranks #4,456 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert Semple Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Semple Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Robert Semple Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Semple Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert Semple Elementary a charter school?
No, Robert Semple Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Semple Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robert Semple Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Semple Elementary?
38.3% of students at Robert Semple Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (707) 747-8360
- Area population (ZIP 94510)
- 26,879
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94510; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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