Semitropic Elementary

Summary:

Semitropic Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wasco, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 151 students. The school is part of the Semitropic Elementary District, which is ranked 1370 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Semitropic Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 9.3% in 2017-2018 to 25.9% in 2021-2022, notably higher than nearby schools like Redwood Elementary (29.5%), Grow Academy Shafter (17.2%), and Pond Elementary (18.3%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 20.79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 17.82% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively.

Semitropic Elementary also faces achievement gaps among different student subgroups, with male students and English Language Learner students performing relatively better, while female students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students have significantly lower rankings. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, reaching 80.25% in 2021-2022, higher than the nearby schools. While Semitropic Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state averages, some nearby schools, such as Grow Academy Shafter and Maple Elementary, have shown relatively stronger academic results, which could provide valuable insights for Semitropic Elementary to improve its own performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 25300 Highway 46
       Wasco, CA  93280-9540


(661) 758-6412

District: Semitropic Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4755th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,448 Help


Students who attend Semitropic Elementary usually attend:

High:    Wasco High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.0%
White:
2.6%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Semitropic Elementary ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Semitropic Elementary ranks worse than 78% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94%), African American (2.6%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Semitropic Elementary is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Semitropic Elementary is $12,448.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Semitropic Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Semitropic Elementary 4755th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Semitropic Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Semitropic Elementary 2165th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Semitropic Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Semitropic Elementary 1370th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Semitropic Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.27 4243rd 4809 11.8%
2005 26.96 3487th 4822 27.7%
2006 25.23 3638th 4818 24.5%
2007 15.25 4626th 5113 9.5%
2008 11.54 4845th 5113 5.2%
2009 5.02 5155th 5193 0.7%
2010 10.04 5147th 5314 3.1%
2011 5.45 5333rd 5377 0.8%
2012 4.41 5352nd 5390 0.7%
2013 6.66 5418th 5530 2.0%
2015 12.14 5345th 5611 4.7%
2016 10.44 5414th 5614 3.6%
2017 9.08 5542nd 5692 2.6%
2018 6.78 5584th 5662 1.4%
2019 8.11 5661st 5789 2.2%
2022 23.43 4510th 5883 23.3%
2023 26.08 4264th 5874 27.4%
2024 21.11 4755th 5862 18.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.49 2288th 3246 29.5%
2019 38.70 1864th 3275 43.1%
2022 59.01 798th 3311 75.9%
2023 45.70 1441st 3250 55.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.51 5003rd 5084 1.6%
2019 8.29 5094th 5173 1.5%
2022 29.78 3859th 5264 26.7%
2023 35.03 3479th 5374 35.3%
2024 23.57 4489th 5511 18.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.29 5263rd 5413 2.8%
2019 7.77 5412th 5492 1.5%
2022 12.31 5409th 5635 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.03 5355th 5431 1.4%
2019 8.01 5420th 5510 1.6%
2022 10.92 5508th 5663 2.7%
2024 40.65 3022nd 5636 46.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.31 4748th 4830 1.7%
2019 11.46 4813th 4963 3.0%
2022 31.35 3586th 5084 29.5%
2023 36.44 3190th 5098 37.4%
2024 29.99 3742nd 5102 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Semitropic Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.01 1266th 1769 28.4%
2005 20.71 1430th 1777 19.5%
2006 33.63 1176th 1804 34.8%
2007 30.29 1380th 1999 31.0%
2008 27.84 1491st 2005 25.6%
2009 19.85 1743rd 2063 15.5%
2010 20.80 1825th 2179 16.2%
2011 7.23 2137th 2236 4.4%
2012 6.36 2177th 2259 3.6%
2013 13.24 2174th 2379 8.6%
2015 17.28 2104th 2477 15.1%
2016 13.24 2250th 2497 9.9%
2017 14.96 2223rd 2508 11.4%
2018 16.74 2123rd 2480 14.4%
2019 6.05 2651st 2715 2.4%
2022 13.90 2497th 2740 8.9%
2023 16.17 2460th 2802 12.2%
2024 22.07 2165th 2777 22.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.02 563rd 1442 61.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.93 1967th 2230 11.8%
2019 6.61 2320th 2369 2.1%
2022 15.22 2271st 2458 7.6%
2023 13.54 2394th 2549 6.1%
2024 23.70 2033rd 2575 21.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.75 2072nd 2262 8.4%
2019 3.88 2380th 2380 0.0%
2022 8.57 2466th 2509 1.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 1697th 2273 25.3%
2019 14.52 2172nd 2407 9.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Semitropic Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.44 1808th 2072 12.7%
2019 7.41 2162nd 2213 2.3%
2022 18.31 2083rd 2359 11.7%
2023 21.27 1989th 2391 16.8%
2024 28.20 1705th 2383 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Semitropic Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 42 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1989 39 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1990 32 0 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1991 21 0 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1992 23 0 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 30 0 0 132 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 36 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 32 5 0 160 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1996 32 5 0 160 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1997 31 7 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 30 5 0 207 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 39 4 0 215 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 29 5 0 236 0 n/a n/a 2 272
2001 19 13 1 226 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 15 4 2 228 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 15 4 2 228 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 8 7 0 241 0 n/a n/a 2 258
2005 12 6 2 217 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 14 2 4 238 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 7 2 2 253 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 5 2 2 230 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2009 7 3 1 223 0 0 0 0 234
2010 7 3 5 239 0 0 10 0 264
2011 4 2 1 230 0 0 6 0 243
2012 5 2 1 182 0 0 4 0 194
2013 5 5 0 249 0 2 6 0 267
2014 5 2 0 280 0 2 8 0 297
2015 12 1 0 216 0 0 0 0 229
2016 7 2 0 205 0 0 0 0 214
2017 7 2 0 216 1 0 0 0 226
2018 6 4 0 203 1 0 1 0 215
2019 7 6 0 197 1 0 3 0 214
2020 6 6 0 190 0 0 3 0 205
2021 4 6 0 159 0 0 1 0 170
2022 6 6 0 149 0 0 1 0 162
2023 4 4 0 142 0 0 1 0 151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Semitropic Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 4.0 32.7 n/a
1989 126 5.0 25.2 n/a
1990 151 5.0 30.2 n/a
1991 125 5.0 25.0 n/a
1992 142 5.1 27.8 94.4
1993 162 5.0 32.4 95.1
1994 172 6.0 28.7 93.6
1995 197 7.0 28.1 89.8
1996 197 7.0 28.1 89.8
1997 228 7.0 32.6 87.3
1998 242 9.0 26.9 88.4
1999 258 11.0 23.5 85.3
2000 272 10.0 27.2 90.4
2001 259 10.0 25.9 81.1
2002 249 9.0 27.7 90.8
2003 249 9.0 27.7 90.8
2004 258 9.0 28.7 90.6
2005 237 9.0 26.3 92
2006 258 9.0 28.7 93.4
2007 266 9.0 29.6 94
2008 241 11.0 21.9 91.7
2009 234 8.9 21.3 88.5
2010 264 10.0 26.4 93.2
2011 243 n/a n/a 90.9
2012 194 9.0 21.5 n/a
2013 267 11.0 24.2 58.8
2014 297 11.0 27.0 52.5
2015 229 9.0 25.4 93.9
2016 214 9.0 23.7 88.8
2017 226 9.0 25.1 84.1
2018 215 11.0 19.5 87
2019 214 11.0 19.4 74.8
2020 205 n/a n/a 70.7
2021 170 11.0 15.4 73.5
2022 162 11.0 14.7 80.2
2023 151 10.1 14.9 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Semitropic Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 4.0 32.7 n/a
1989 126 5.0 25.2 n/a
1990 151 5.0 30.2 n/a
1991 125 5.0 25.0 n/a
1992 142 5.1 27.8 94.4
1993 162 5.0 32.4 95.1
1994 172 6.0 28.7 93.6
1995 197 7.0 28.1 89.8
1996 197 7.0 28.1 89.8
1997 228 7.0 32.6 87.3
1998 242 9.0 26.9 88.4
1999 258 11.0 23.5 85.3
2000 272 10.0 27.2 90.4
2001 259 10.0 25.9 81.1
2002 249 9.0 27.7 90.8
2003 249 9.0 27.7 90.8
2004 258 9.0 28.7 90.6
2005 237 9.0 26.3 92
2006 258 9.0 28.7 93.4
2007 266 9.0 29.6 94
2008 241 11.0 21.9 91.7
2009 234 8.9 21.3 88.5
2010 264 10.0 26.4 93.2
2011 243 n/a n/a 90.9
2012 194 9.0 21.5 n/a
2013 267 11.0 24.2 58.8
2014 297 11.0 27.0 52.5
2015 229 9.0 25.4 93.9
2016 214 9.0 23.7 88.8
2017 226 9.0 25.1 84.1
2018 215 11.0 19.5 87
2019 214 11.0 19.4 74.8
2020 205 n/a n/a 70.7
2021 170 11.0 15.4 73.5
2022 162 11.0 14.7 80.2
2023 151 10.1 14.9 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Semitropic Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%
201382.0%0.0%0.0%18.0%82.0%100.0%100.0%82.0%87.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Semitropic Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,448

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Semitropic Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5661st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4264th of 5874 Elementary schools
 25.2%
Ranks 2651st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2460th of 2802 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)300
 30%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)300
 30%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)2011.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)2011.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)8.736.8
 28.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)8.736.8
 28.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)4.436.8
 32.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)4.436.8
 32.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)28.652.9
 24.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)28.652.9
 24.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)4.811.8
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)4.811.8
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Semitropic Elementary)9.523.5
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Semitropic Elementary)9.523.5
 14%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)7.421.1
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)7.421.1
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)05.3
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)05.3
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)26.729.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)26.729.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)6.723.5
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)6.723.5
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)9.16.7
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Semitropic Elementary)9.16.7
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)06.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Semitropic Elementary)06.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Semitropic Elementary)06.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Semitropic Elementary)06.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214151
 29.4%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic197142
 27.9%
Pacific Islander00
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%62.9%
 11.9%


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Semitropic Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.9% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Semitropic Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wasco High

Students at Semitropic Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Semitropic Elementary.


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