Danbury Special Education serves 30 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danbury Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Danbury Special Education's student population of 30 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Danbury Special Education is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Danbury Special Education?
30 students attend Danbury Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Danbury Special Education students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danbury Special Education?
Danbury Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, 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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