Abraham Lincoln Middle vs James Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Middle
Selma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
892 students
James Garfield Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
229 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Middle Selma, California | James Garfield Elementary Selma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,334 | #2277 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13810 of 15,369 | #29524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 892 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 892 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 19.8).
- •James Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •James Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.9).
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 892 students compared with 229.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham Lincoln Middle better than James Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Garfield Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln Middle and James Garfield Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Middle: 892. James Garfield Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Middle and James Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Middle is 976th of 1,334 and James Garfield Elementary is 2277th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).