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6.0 avg / 10

Selma Unified School District

School District · Selma, California

Students: 5,974
Teachers (FTE): 283

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,745

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#425 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,745

+$2,098 vs California median

District size

5,974 students

Larger than California median

About Selma Unified

Selma Unified is a Selma, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,974 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The district invests $19,745 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Selma Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Abraham Lincoln Middle, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Selma Unified students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Selma Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.5%
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ELA Proficiency 34.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Selma Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Selma
Total Enrollment
5,974
Teachers (FTE)
283
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Selma Unified?

Selma Unified has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Selma Unified?

The average composite rating for Selma Unified is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Selma Unified?

Selma Unified spends $19,745 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Selma Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Selma Unified is 21.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Selma Unified?

Abraham Lincoln Middle is the highest-rated school in Selma Unified with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Selma Unified?

Across schools in Selma Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Selma Unified compare to other districts in California?

Selma Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
23.5%
ELA Proficiency
34.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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