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Which teacher or staff member at Abraham Lincoln Middle deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
892
Middle
DISTRICT 493 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SELMA UNIFIED·NCES 063627001989
Abraham Lincoln Middle
1239 Nelson Blvd., Selma, CA 93662 · (559) 898-6600 · Fresno County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL892 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 69% of California public middle schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.4:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
834 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 425 | 48% |
| Grade 8 | 467 | 52% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Abraham Lincoln Middle→Selma High
Based on grade levels within Selma Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
45.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -1.3pp since 2014
Math
24.4%
CA avg 37.7% . +3.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 24 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.4% | 33.4% | 27.1% | 27.1% |
| Math | 9.3% | 15.0% | 30.3% | 45.3% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.8% | 24.4% |
| 2023-24 | 48.3% | 24.3% |
| 2022-23 | 45.5% | 19.7% |
| 2021-22 | 46.6% | 17.7% |
| 2018-19 | 41.7% | 17.1% |
| 2017-18 | 43.9% | 15.0% |
| 2016-17 | 43.6% | 18.9% |
| 2015-16 | 48.0% | 19.0% |
| 2014-15 | 47.0% | 21.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
35.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
24.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 25% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Abraham Lincoln Middle
Abraham Lincoln Middle's state test result (35.6% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Middle this school | 892 | 93.5% | 35.6% |
| El Sereno Middle Los Angeles | 857 | 91.8% | 41.3% |
| Chalone Peaks Middle King City | 854 | 91.5% | 20.1% |
| Pacoima Middle Pacoima | 823 | 91.9% | 31.2% |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle Madera | 838 | 93.6% | 23.2% |
| Mission Middle Escondido | 855 | 95.9% | 24.9% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Abraham Lincoln Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Fresno County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.6% | #620 of 1,224 | #15 of 40 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 24.4% | #738 of 1,227 ▼ 59 | #18 of 40 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.8% | #583 of 1,227 ▼ 107 | #14 of 40 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.9pp | #534 of 1,214 | #20 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 892 | #311 of 1,377 | #8 of 42 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.4:1 | #254 of 1,279 | #10 of 38 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.3% | #1,130 of 1,278 | #32 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.5% | #165 of 1,329 | #11 of 40 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.1% | #812 of 930 | #20 of 25 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
892
-68 (-7%) vs 2020
+7% since 2000-01, when it was 831
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 18.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 892 | 48.6 | 18.4:1 | 93% (834) |
| 2023-24 | 922 | 50 | 18.4:1 | 91% (838) |
| 2022-23 | 888 | 49.7 | 17.9:1 | 91% (811) |
| 2020-21 | 960 | 51 | 18.8:1 | 86% (822) |
| 2017-18 | 940 | 51.8 | 18.2:1 | 85% (799) |
| 2015-16 | 994 | 49 | 20.3:1 | 80% (794) |
| 2010-11 | 958 | N/A | N/A | 77% (735) |
| 2000-01 | 831 | 40 | 20.8:1 | 76% (628) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Abraham Lincoln Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (940 to 892); teachers down 6% (51.8 to 48.6).
About Abraham Lincoln Middle
Abraham Lincoln Middle, located in Selma, California, is a mid-sized middle school. Students in grades 7 through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 892 students. Middle schools in California have about 659 students on average; enrollment here is 35% higher.
Selma Unified counts 12 schools and 5,911 students, including Abraham Lincoln Middle.
Of every 100 students at Abraham Lincoln Middle, about 92 are Hispanic. The school is also 3% White and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 55% Hispanic share among all Fresno County residents. A diversity index of 14% means there is a 14% chance two randomly chosen students at Abraham Lincoln Middle are from different groups.
Abraham Lincoln Middle has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1, with 48.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for middle schools in California, 20.7:1, is higher. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 93% at Abraham Lincoln Middle. Compared with the 75% average for public schools in Fresno County, the school's rate is higher.
Abraham Lincoln Middle holds a B+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 69% of California public middle schools.
Abraham Lincoln Middle is 10.9 points above its predicted average proficiency rate across its state test results (35.6% versus 24.8%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in California.
In Fresno County, home to about 1,016,725 people, the median household earns about $74,201 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Public schools in Fresno County number 368, with about 206,072 students.
About 0.6 miles separate Abraham Lincoln Middle from the closest public school, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts Abraham Lincoln Middle at 3rd of 7.
Under the NCES locale system, Abraham Lincoln Middle is Town: Fringe.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 68 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Abraham Lincoln Middle lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Fresno County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,016,725
Census ACS
Median income
$74,201
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
368
206,072 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Selma Unified
- Selma HighHigh · 1,721 students
- Andrew Jackson ElementaryElementary · 640 students
- Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 634 students
- Eric White ElementaryElementary · 630 students
- Indianola ElementaryElementary · 420 students
- Woodrow Wilson ElementaryElementary · 335 students
Other schools in Selma
- Selma HighHigh · 1,721 students
- Andrew Jackson ElementaryElementary · 640 students
- Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 634 students
- Eric White ElementaryElementary · 630 students
- Indianola ElementaryElementary · 420 students
- Woodrow Wilson ElementaryElementary · 335 students
Other Abraham Lincoln Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Abraham Lincoln Middle. Abraham Lincoln Middle is the largest of the 3.
- Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolRockford, IL · 736 students
- ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOLGAINESVILLE, FL · 613 students
Nearby schools
- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary0.6 mi · 634
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary0.7 mi · 335
- Andrew Jackson Elementary0.8 mi · 640
- James Garfield Elementary0.9 mi · 229
- Selma High1.0 mi · 1,721
- Indianola Elementary1.1 mi · 420
Frequently asked questions
About Abraham Lincoln MiddleHow large is Abraham Lincoln Middle?
Abraham Lincoln Middle enrolls approximately 892 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Middle serve?
Abraham Lincoln Middle serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle is approximately 18.4:1 (49 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Abraham Lincoln Middle?
Student demographics at Abraham Lincoln Middle are roughly 3% White, 92% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is Abraham Lincoln Middle public or private?
Abraham Lincoln Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Selma Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.