Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Semmes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Semmes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Semmes Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Semmes Elementary School?
547 students attend Semmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Semmes Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Semmes Elementary School?
Semmes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Semmes Elementary School offer ?
Semmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Semmes Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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