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Schools in 93662 — Selma, California

93662 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.9 — 7.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.6 to 56.6, a 31.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.1
25.6 – 56.6
Avg Exceeded %
9.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 93662 schools perform

The top-ranked school is James Garfield Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 28.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93662 averages 26.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93662 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93662
93662Selma1035.9
93657Sanger1240.4+4.6
93667Tollhouse341.6+5.7
93656Riverdale337.2+1.3
93654Reedley1154.8+18.9

School archetypes in 93662

2 On the Rise1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93662 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

All schools in 93662

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1James Garfield Elementary
Selma Unified Culture First
57Fresno28.7%55.0%11.8%0.9%
2Selma High
Selma Unified Building Momentum
52Fresno10.3%39.5%20.8%5.5%
3Eric White Elementary
Selma Unified Building Momentum
35Fresno8.2%30.6%13.8%2.2%
4Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Selma Unified Building Momentum
35Fresno14.2%35.7%20.5%3.6%
5Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Selma Unified On the Rise
34Fresno7.8%25.7%18.8%1.2%
6Andrew Jackson Elementary
Selma Unified Building Momentum
34Fresno9.8%33.1%17.2%3.2%
7Heartland High (Continuation)
Selma Unified Building Momentum
30Fresno4.7%17.0%65.9%5.8%
8Indianola Elementary
Selma Unified On the Rise
29Fresno5.0%21.0%12.3%2.1%
9Terry Elementary
Selma Unified Building Momentum
27Fresno4.0%11.9%15.1%2.7%
10Selma Independent
Selma Unified Building Momentum
26Fresno3.7%7.4%65.4%1.5%

Schools in 93662 on the map

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 93662

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Selma good?
Selma's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.9/100, which is 7.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Selma?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Selma is James Garfield Elementary with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 28.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Selma schools compare to the state average?
Selma elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.6 to 56.6, a 31.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Selma?
Selma has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.