Kern County Special Education

Q: What is Kern County Special Education's ranking?

Kern County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: 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 85%.

Q: How many students attend Kern County Special Education?

395 students attend Kern County Special Education.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Kern County Special Education students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Kern County Special Education?

Kern County Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Kern County Special Education offer ?

Kern County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

Q: What school district is Kern County Special Education part of?

Kern County Special Education is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.

1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Tel: (661) 636-4788

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Kern County Special Education serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Kern County Special Education placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kern County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Kern County Special Education's student population of 395 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

395 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kern County Special Education is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kern County Special Education is 0.50, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3592 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Kern County Special Education, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kern County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kern County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kern County Special Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

67%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kern County Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

23%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Kern County Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Kern County Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

<50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Kern County Special Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kern County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kern County Office Of Education School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85%.

How many students attend Kern County Special Education?

395 students attend Kern County Special Education.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Kern County Special Education students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education