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Selma Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,933 students in Selma Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Selma Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,933 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Selma Unified School District, which is ranked #1193 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1191 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
206 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,412 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
55%
# Black Students
18 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
241 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
503
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
429
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
443
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
441
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
413
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
466
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
462
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
442
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
457
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
495
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
517
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
451
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,542 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,488
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,542
$19,787
Best Selma Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2535 B St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11524 E. Dinuba Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Huntsman Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Grades: K-6
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Floral Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Selma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Wright St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,742 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Nelson Blvd.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 888 students
Rank: #77.
Eric White Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Mitchell
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Terry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12906 S. Fowler Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Heartland High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Stillman St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Selma Independent
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,933 students.
What is the rank of Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District is ranked #1193 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selma Unified School District?
91% of Selma Unified School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Selma Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,542 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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