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#2001 of 3,778 schools in FL
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
An Escambia elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1250 E TEXAR DR, Pensacola, FL 32503
- Math 26% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O. J. Semmes Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where O. J. Semmes Elementary School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,654
Median home value
$270,500
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia Virtual Academy FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Escambia Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Hospital & HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Tap PK BabiesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #28 of 62
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O. J. Semmes Elementary School
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,001 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.7%
- Phone
- (850) 595-6975
- Area population (ZIP 32503)
- 32,975
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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