Selma Independent
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(559) 898-6670
Selma Independent serves 139 students in grades 7-12.
Selma Independent placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Selma Independent places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Selma Independent's student population of 139 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 139 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Selma Independent is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Selma Independent is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9329 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 9% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selma Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Selma Independent is Heartland High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George Washington Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma Heartland High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 71 students10
0.0 miles
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670 0 7-12 71 - Selma George Washington Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 175 students
0.4 miles
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720 0.4 K-1 175 - Selma Eric White Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 498 students10
0.6 miles
2001 Mitchell
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650 0.6 K-6 498 - Selma James Garfield Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 233 students10
0.6 miles
2535 B St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740 0.6 K-6 233 - Selma Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 732 students10
0.7 miles
1802 Floral Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700 0.7 K-6 732
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