Mary Farmar Elementary vs Robert Semple Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Farmar Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Robert Semple Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Mary Farmar Elementary Benicia, California | Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1532 of 5,693 | #1377 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20282 of 50,301 | #18423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Benicia | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Semple Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 57.0).
- •Robert Semple Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Robert Semple Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Mary Farmar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 35.8%).
- •Robert Semple Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.9).
- •Robert Semple Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 477.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mary Farmar Elementary better than Robert Semple Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Semple Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 57.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mary Farmar Elementary and Robert Semple Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Farmar Elementary: 477. Robert Semple Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Farmar Elementary and Robert Semple Elementary rank in California?
Mary Farmar Elementary is 1532nd of 5,693 and Robert Semple Elementary is 1377th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).