Selma Unified School District
School District · Selma, California
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Evaluating Selma Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Selma Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
James Garfield Elementary
Selma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Selma High
Selma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Abraham Lincoln Middle
Selma · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#515 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,745
+$2,098 vs California median
District size
5,974 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Selma Unified ranks #515 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Selma Unified's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are James Garfield Elementary (7.9/10), Selma High (7.5/10), and Abraham Lincoln Middle (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Selma Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Selma Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Selma Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garfield Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Selma High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Abraham Lincoln Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Selma Independent | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Eric White Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Heartland High (continuation) | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Andrew Jackson Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Indianola Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodrow Wilson Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.5/10, Selma Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James Garfield Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Selma Unified students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Selma Unified with test data.
Schools in Selma Unified
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
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 5.5/10. 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?
James Garfield Elementary is the highest-rated school in Selma Unified with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Selma Unified?
Across schools in Selma Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. 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 5.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
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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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