Summary:
The 11 schools in zip code 93662 serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Selma Unified School District, which is ranked 1136 out of 1568 districts in California. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with James Garfield Elementary standing out as the top-performing school, while the continuation and alternative high schools, Selma Independent and Heartland High (Continuation), face unique challenges in supporting student success.
Among the standout schools, James Garfield Elementary has the highest statewide ranking, proficiency rates, and 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Selma High is the largest high school, with the highest graduation rate and lowest dropout rate, as well as the highest proficiency rates among the high schools. Abraham Lincoln Middle is the lone middle school, with the highest statewide ranking and 3-star rating.
The data also highlights the correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Terry Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary, tending to have lower proficiency rates and other performance metrics. This underscores the importance of addressing the challenges faced by these schools to improve student outcomes across the district.
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