Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kern County Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kern County Special Education's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kern County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kern County Special Education is 0.53, which is less 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
#9508 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Kern County Special Education's ranking?
Kern County Special Education is ranked #9508 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Kern County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Kern County Special Education?
387 students attend Kern County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kern County Special Education students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kern County Special Education?
Kern County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kern County Special Education offer ?
Kern County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kern County Special Education part of?
Kern County Special Education is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kern County Special Education located?
Kern County Special Education is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
School Reviews
Review Kern County Special Education. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
