Selma Unified
Selma Unified has 10 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 7.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is James Garfield Elementary at 57/100, where 28.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,997 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.9/100 | 7 | 11.1% | 15.6% |
| High | Developing 35.7/100 | 3 | 6.2% | 50.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Selma Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Selma Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 31.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, 8.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: James Garfield Elementary leads the district at 57 with 28.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Selma Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Selma Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Selma Unified spends $14,997 per student in current expenditures — $182 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
Selma Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.9 — 7.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is James Garfield Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 28.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garfield Elementary Selma Unified Culture First | 28.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Eric White Elementary Selma Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Selma Unified Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Woodrow Wilson Elementary Selma Unified On the Rise | 7.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Andrew Jackson Elementary Selma Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Indianola Elementary Selma Unified On the Rise | 5.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Terry Elementary Selma Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (3)
Selma Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.7 — 11.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Selma High with a Scope Score of 52 and 10.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selma High Selma Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Heartland High (Continuation) Selma Unified Building Momentum | 4.7% | Developing 30/100 |
| 3 | Selma Independent Selma Unified Building Momentum | 3.7% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Selma Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology