Serving 72 students in grades 7-12, Selma Independent ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selma Independent's student population of 72 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Selma Independent ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selma Independent is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9008 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selma Independent's ranking?
Selma Independent is ranked #9008 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Selma Independent?
The graduation rate of Selma Independent is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Selma Independent?
72 students attend Selma Independent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Selma Independent students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selma Independent?
Selma Independent has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Selma Independent offer ?
Selma Independent offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Selma Independent part of?
Selma Independent is part of Selma Unified School District.
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