Serving 47 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Danbury Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danbury Special Education's student population of 47 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Danbury Special Education ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danbury Special Education is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danbury Special Education's ranking?
Danbury Special Education is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Danbury Special Education often compared to?
Danbury Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Carmack 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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Danbury Special Education?
47 students attend Danbury Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Danbury Special Education students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danbury Special Education?
Danbury Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Danbury Special Education offer ?
Danbury Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Danbury Special Education part of?
Danbury Special Education is part of Claremont Unified School District.
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