Students
5,911
enrolled at the 12 public schools with a Selma address.
Selma · Fresno County
Schools in Selma
Selma’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 78.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Selma score highest?
James Garfield Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 66 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
James Garfield Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
252847% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 66th percentile
Rank 2
Eric White Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
2367% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
Rank 3
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
161965% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 4
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
2466% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
Rank 5
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
1972% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 28th percentile
Rank 6
Terry Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
1183% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 16th percentile
Rank 7
Indianola Elementary
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades K–6
1579% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th percentile
15in 100
The average Selma elementary school had 15 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in Selma stand?
Abraham Lincoln Middle has a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 31 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in Selma.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Abraham Lincoln Middle
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades 7–8
2466% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 31st percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Selma stand?
Selma High has a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 41 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Selma.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Selma High
Selma Unified · 93662 · Grades 9–12
3060% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
3 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools, alternative schools and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Heartland High (Continuation)Continuation high school
- Selma IndependentAlternative school
- STRIVE AcademyCommunity day school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with a Selma address.
Does living in Selma decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Students
Who goes to school here?
5,911 students go to the 12 public schools with a Selma address. 92 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
87–97%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
15in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Selma?
Are the public schools in Selma good?
Selma’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 78. Of those, 1 is Solid, 4 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Selma has one public middle school we score. Abraham Lincoln Middle has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 31st percentile. Selma has one public high school we score. Selma High has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 41st percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Selma rank highest?
James Garfield Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 66th percentile. Abraham Lincoln Middle is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 31st percentile. Selma High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 41st percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Selma compare with California?
The average Selma elementary school had 15 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Selma address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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