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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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,974 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,974 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Selma Unified School District, which is ranked #1190 of all 1,925 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
0.16
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
199 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,466 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
239 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
490
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
409
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
439
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
427
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
457
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
444
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
420
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
462
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
457
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
511
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
533
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,368 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,429 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,368
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,429
$18,396
Best Selma Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Garfield Elementary 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
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11524 East Dinuba Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Jackson Elementary 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
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary 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
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Selma High 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
| 1,775 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Middle 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
| 922 students
Rank: #77.
Eric White Elementary 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
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
Terry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12906 South Fowler Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #99.
Heartland High (Continuation School)
Alternative 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
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Selma Independent
Alternative 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
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Academy
Alternative School
1420 2nd St.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 898-6720
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 898-6720
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,974 students.
What is the rank of Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District is ranked #1190 out of 1,925 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?
92% of Selma Unified School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $16,429 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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