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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 13 public schools serving 6,122 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.
51爆料s 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
13 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
6,122 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
290 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Selma Unified School District, which is ranked #1190 of all 1,930 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
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
203 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,609 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
240 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
560
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
487
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
439
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
427
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
457
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
444
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
420
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
462
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
457
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
511
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
533
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,948 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,032 is less than the state median of $18,366. 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
$16,948
$19,942
Spending / Student
$16,032
$18,366
Best Selma Unified School District 51爆料s (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
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Grades: K-1
| 148 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 13 public schools serving 6,122 students.
What is the rank of Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District is ranked #1190 out of 1,930 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 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 $16,032 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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