Selma Independent
Tel:
(559)898-6670
- Selma Independent serves 152 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Selma Independent's student population of 152 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 152 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Selma Independent's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Selma Independent is 0.13, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9256 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-59% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selma Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Selma Independent is Heartland High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma Heartland High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 67 students
0.0 miles
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559)898-6670 0.0 7-12 67 - Selma George Washington Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 173 students
0.4 miles
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559)898-6720 0.4 K-1 173 - Selma Eric White Elementary School Grades: 2-6 | 496 students
0.6 miles
2001 Mitchell
Selma, CA 93662
(559)898-6650 0.6 2-6 496 - Selma James Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 239 students
0.6 miles
2535 B St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559)898-6740 0.6 K-6 239 - Selma Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 745 students
0.7 miles
1802 Floral Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559)898-6700 0.7 K-6 745
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