The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Math. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Selma Elementary School
Selma Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation. The school sits in the town of Selma, a very small, rural community that is part of the Muncie metropolitan area. Selma itself is primarily residential, with a quiet, country-oriented character. Its historic business district declined over time, and the town has experienced a modest population decrease in recent years. Many residents likely commute to Muncie for work, as no major employers are located in Selma. Housing values in the surrounding area are below the national median, and the local economy reflects a slower growth context.
Academically, Selma Elementary stands out in its county context. Measured across the subjects and grades it tests, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile among districts in Delaware County, a comparison set of eleven districts. On the state’s ILEARN assessments, a majority of students met or exceeded proficiency standards in math, placing the school well above the typical performance in the county. In English language arts, about half of students reached the proficient or above level, a solid result that aligns with or exceeds the county median. Science, tested only at certain grades, shows a proficiency rate just under half, while fifth-grade social studies results are around the majority mark. These figures come from a single year of testing, and the school’s participation rate in tested grades was very high, so the results are broadly representative of the student body.
The school enrolls a sizeable student population for an elementary building. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with small numbers of students identifying as Hispanic, Black, or two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, and information on students with disabilities and English learners was also missing from the data provided. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports and about the school’s Title I status, which was not reported here. No discipline or chronic absenteeism data was available either.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider, and the curriculum and program offerings beyond the core tested subjects were not detailed in the data. The district, Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation, did not appear to have undergone any recent major changes such as a referendum, curriculum overhaul, or boundary shift according to publicly available information.
For families considering this school, the picture is one of a traditionally oriented elementary school in a small, quiet town that is not growing. The academic results are strong relative to nearby districts, especially in mathematics. The student population is not very diverse, and the rural, residential setting means limited walkable amenities, though the town does offer parks and trails. The lack of reported socioeconomic and special-population data is a gap worth exploring with the school directly. Overall, Selma Elementary offers a stable, middle-of-the-road academic environment in a close-knit community context, with performance that compares favorably to its Delaware County peers.
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