For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,069 students in Selma, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Selma, CA are Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Heartland High (Continuation School) and Selma Independent. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Selma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Selma, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Nelson Blvd.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Heartland High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Selma Independent
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Selma, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Selma, CA include Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Heartland High (Continuation School) and Selma Independent.
How many public middle schools are located in Selma?
3 public middle schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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