Serving 65 students in grades 1-12, Special Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 65 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
19%
9%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Special Services often compared to?
Special Servicesis often viewed alongside schools like Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Special Services?
65 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Special Services students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Everett School District.
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