Selma Middle School

Summary:

Selma Middle School is a public middle school in Selma, North Carolina, serving 359 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 242 districts in the state.

Selma Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of North Carolina middle schools over the past several years. The school's proficiency rates on End-of-Grade (EOG) tests are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Selma Middle School's mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 32.4% to 46.5%, compared to the district's 51.6% to 55.7% and the state's 46.9% to 54.3%. Similarly, in reading, the school's proficiency rates were 29.5% to 37.8%, while the district and state averages were 49.5% to 55.1% and 48.4% to 51.4%, respectively. Selma Middle School's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, also perform significantly below their peers in the district and state.

Comparing Selma Middle School to nearby schools in the Johnston County Public Schools district highlights the disparities in educational outcomes. Schools like Cleveland Middle, Riverwood Middle, and Clayton Middle generally outperform Selma Middle School academically, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Additionally, the Innovation Academy at South Campus, which is part of the same district, stands out as a high-performing outlier, with exceptional academic performance and a more diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1533 Hwy 301 N
       Selma, NC  27576-9998


(919) 965-2555

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,296 Help


Feeder schools for Selma Middle School:

Elementary:    Selma Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.5%
African American:
23.1%
White:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Selma Middle School ranks worse than 78.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), African American (23.1%), White (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selma Middle School is 9.8, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selma Middle School is $10,296, which is the 2nd highest among 12 middle schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Selma Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selma Middle School 620th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Selma Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 90th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Selma Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.66 432nd 598 27.8%
2007 32.66 470th 606 22.4%
2008 36.22 440th 620 29.0%
2009 43.71 418th 630 33.7%
2010 41.51 437th 640 31.7%
2011 42.64 439th 648 32.3%
2012 40.92 457th 662 31.0%
2013 19.45 559th 673 16.9%
2014 10.55 577th 627 8.0%
2015 19.42 584th 705 17.2%
2016 12.13 625th 692 9.7%
2017 14.80 604th 694 13.0%
2018 8.57 644th 691 6.8%
2019 6.20 702nd 737 4.7%
2021 9.15 695th 741 6.2%
2022 17.97 676th 786 14.0%
2023 19.57 655th 784 16.5%
2024 25.00 620th 793 21.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.90 143rd 151 5.3%
2019 18.88 207th 211 1.9%
2021 29.74 187th 236 20.8%
2022 47.88 128th 312 59.0%
2023 38.02 190th 318 40.3%
2024 29.24 271st 356 23.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.63 415th 473 12.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.80 534th 604 11.6%
2019 7.25 614th 639 3.9%
2021 11.66 607th 633 4.1%
2022 23.80 575th 689 16.5%
2023 28.61 564th 735 23.3%
2024 40.45 444th 743 40.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.67 627th 656 4.4%
2019 6.96 655th 684 4.2%
2021 9.25 670th 706 5.1%
2022 12.97 677th 733 7.6%
2023 22.08 603rd 731 17.5%
2024 37.64 465th 738 37.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.11 371st 475 21.9%
2019 21.75 462nd 504 8.3%
2022 30.62 320th 449 28.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.68 626th 665 5.9%
2019 4.63 677th 697 2.9%
2021 10.32 661st 711 7.0%
2022 24.22 587th 748 21.5%
2023 15.25 667th 747 10.7%
2024 14.34 676th 751 10.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.49 473rd 494 4.3%
2019 11.54 495th 519 4.6%
2021 10.74 527th 533 1.1%
2022 17.48 504th 550 8.4%
2023 14.30 534th 559 4.5%
2024 25.46 456th 560 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.76 438th 472 7.2%
2019 10.76 482nd 493 2.2%
2021 16.42 483rd 522 7.5%
2022 29.71 412th 541 23.8%
2023 35.25 390th 553 29.5%
2024 40.61 353rd 564 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at Selma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.72 607th 624 2.7%
2021 16.30 569th 632 10.0%
2023 22.47 550th 656 16.2%
2024 36.03 431st 652 33.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Selma Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 266 254 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 288 284 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 288 284 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 299 274 5 40 3 n/a n/a 0 621
1998 284 276 4 34 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 269 262 4 44 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 242 266 7 76 5 n/a n/a 0 596
2001 235 268 6 103 2 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 193 268 1 152 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2003 193 268 1 152 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2004 202 280 3 148 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2005 168 302 2 173 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 148 287 5 180 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 130 266 3 207 3 n/a n/a 24 633
2008 67 194 2 146 4 n/a n/a 20 433
2009 64 185 3 158 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 64 160 4 154 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2011 66 136 4 166 1 0 10 0 383
2012 68 139 1 165 1 0 14 0 388
2013 72 134 2 168 2 0 13 0 391
2014 52 119 2 203 0 0 7 0 383
2015 72 187 0 300 1 0 8 0 568
2016 67 175 0 323 2 0 6 0 573
2017 67 175 0 299 2 1 7 0 551
2018 50 174 1 288 0 0 11 0 524
2019 53 167 1 295 0 0 14 0 530
2020 48 181 2 311 2 0 14 0 558
2021 38 135 1 227 2 0 13 0 416
2022 39 105 1 225 1 0 12 0 383
2023 36 83 1 228 0 0 11 0 359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Selma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 540 38.0 14.2 38.7
1995 601 42.0 14.3 48.3
1996 601 42.0 14.3 48.3
1997 621 43.0 14.4 50.7
1998 602 47.0 12.8 49.8
1999 584 45.0 13.0 65.9
2000 596 46.0 13.0 66.3
2001 614 50.0 12.3 64.8
2002 615 48.0 12.8 69.9
2003 615 48.0 12.8 69.9
2004 635 47.0 13.5 71.8
2005 647 47.0 13.8 78.7
2006 621 47.0 13.2 78.1
2007 633 46.3 13.7 74.1
2008 433 39.0 11.1 n/a
2009 412 38.8 10.6 n/a
2010 385 38.0 10.1 87.8
2011 383 38.8 9.8 86.2
2012 388 36.4 10.6 88.7
2013 391 32.7 11.9 87.5
2014 383 36.5 10.4 89.6
2015 568 41.0 13.8 90.8
2016 573 45.0 12.7 91.6
2017 551 44.8 12.2 88.9
2018 524 40.3 12.9 87.4
2019 530 38.9 13.6 99.4
2020 558 46.2 12.0 98.7
2021 416 37.0 11.2 99.3
2022 383 34.0 11.2 99.2
2023 359 36.5 9.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Selma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 540 38.0 14.2 38.7
1995 601 42.0 14.3 48.3
1996 601 42.0 14.3 48.3
1997 621 43.0 14.4 50.7
1998 602 47.0 12.8 49.8
1999 584 45.0 13.0 65.9
2000 596 46.0 13.0 66.3
2001 614 50.0 12.3 64.8
2002 615 48.0 12.8 69.9
2003 615 48.0 12.8 69.9
2004 635 47.0 13.5 71.8
2005 647 47.0 13.8 78.7
2006 621 47.0 13.2 78.1
2007 633 46.3 13.7 74.1
2008 433 39.0 11.1 n/a
2009 412 38.8 10.6 n/a
2010 385 38.0 10.1 87.8
2011 383 38.8 9.8 86.2
2012 388 36.4 10.6 88.7
2013 391 32.7 11.9 87.5
2014 383 36.5 10.4 89.6
2015 568 41.0 13.8 90.8
2016 573 45.0 12.7 91.6
2017 551 44.8 12.2 88.9
2018 524 40.3 12.9 87.4
2019 530 38.9 13.6 99.4
2020 558 46.2 12.0 98.7
2021 416 37.0 11.2 99.3
2022 383 34.0 11.2 99.2
2023 359 36.5 9.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Selma Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,264 (12.3%) $9,031 (87.7%) $10,296

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selma Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 702nd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 655th of 784 Middle schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Selma Middle School)14.740.7
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)51.954.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Selma Middle School)26.635
 8.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)55.548.1
 7.4%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Selma Middle School)25.429.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)51.855
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Selma Middle School)2730.1
 3.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)52.852.9
 0.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Selma Middle School)22.525
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)45.945.1
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Selma Middle School)29.530.1
 0.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)50.451.5
 1.1%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Selma Middle School)56.652.2
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Johnston County Public Schools)77.572.9
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530359
 32.3%
African American16783
 50.3%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic295228
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5336
 32.1%
Two or More Races1411
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.2%
 0.3%


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Selma Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students at Selma Middle School are 64% Hispanic, 23% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Selma Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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