Selma Independent serves 299 students in grades 2-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selma Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Selma Independent's student population of 299 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Selma Independent is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Selma Independent?
The graduation rate of Selma Independent is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Selma Independent?
299 students attend Selma Independent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Selma Independent students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selma Independent?
Selma Independent has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Selma Independent offer ?
Selma Independent offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Selma Independent part of?
Selma Independent is part of Selma Unified School District.
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