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2535 B Street, Selma, CA 93662-3108
Summary
James Garfield Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
52.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
61.6% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,672/4,657 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 938/4,657 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 229 |
| Low-Income Students | 217 (94.8%) |
| English Learners | 86 (37.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.5 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 11.2 points over the full period.
•Math +11.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.2% to 63.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.0% to 76.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 66.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does James Garfield Elementary compare within the district?
James Garfield Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Selma Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James Garfield Elementary rank in California?
James Garfield Elementary ranks No. 1,672 of 4,657 in reading and No. 938 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at James Garfield Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.0% meet the reading standard and 61.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James Garfield Elementary compare with other schools in Selma?
James Garfield Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Selma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SelmaHow does James Garfield Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
James Garfield Elementary is No. 45 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James Garfield ElementaryThis school | 61.6% | 52.7% |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | 27.4% | 44.9% |
| Eric White Elementary | 24.9% | 36.8% |
