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#2001 of 3,778 schools in FL
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
Elementary School · ESCAMBIA
1250 E TEXAR DR, Pensacola, FL 32503
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,001 of 3,778
In Pensacola
#23 of 53
public schools
In district
#28 of 62
ESCAMBIA
Academic growth
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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About O. J. Semmes Elementary School
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of ESCAMBIA.
O. J. Semmes Elementary School serves approximately 288 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,001 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for O. J. Semmes Elementary School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at O. J. Semmes Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
67% of students at O. J. Semmes Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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O. J. Semmes Elementary School — Students at O. J. Semmes Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How O. J. Semmes Elementary School Compares
See how O. J. Semmes Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1250 E TEXAR DR, Pensacola, FL 32503
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering O. J. Semmes Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. N. B. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is A. K. SUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CORDOVA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pensacola, see our Pensacola schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,654
Median Home Value
$270,500
Median Rent
$1,226/mo
Population
32,975
College Educated
41.4%
Homeownership
67.5%
Avg Commute
17.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
34.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O. J. Semmes Elementary School
What grades does O. J. Semmes Elementary School serve?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at O. J. Semmes Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O. J. Semmes Elementary School rank in FL?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks #2,001 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is O. J. Semmes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O. J. Semmes Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is O. J. Semmes Elementary School a charter school?
No, O. J. Semmes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O. J. Semmes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, O. J. Semmes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
90.6% of students at O. J. Semmes Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.7%
- Phone
- (850) 595-6975
Resources & Links
District
ESCAMBIA- District Enrollment
- 37,203
- Schools in District
- 70
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,299
- District Rank
- #28 of 62
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