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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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,911 students in Selma Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
5,911 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Selma Unified School District, which is ranked #1127 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1079 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
92%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,604 is less than the state median of $18,511. 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
$17,553
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,604
$18,511
Best Selma Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2535 B St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Huntsman Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Gr: K-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Floral Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Selma High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Wright St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Nelson Blvd.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Eric White Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Mitchell
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Gr: K-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Stillman St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Selma Independent
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Academy
Alternative School
1420 2nd St.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 898-6720
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 898-6720
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,911 students.
What is the rank of Selma Unified School District?
Selma Unified School District is ranked #1127 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $16,604 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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