Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kings 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kings County Special Education's student population of 393 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kings 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 Kings County Special Education is 0.49, 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
#9477 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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)52.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Kings County Special Education's ranking?
Kings County Special Education is ranked #9477 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kings County Special Education often compared to?
Kings County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Island Elementary School, Kit Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kings County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Kings County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Kings County Special Education?
393 students attend Kings County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kings County Special Education students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kings County Special Education?
Kings County Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kings County Special Education offer ?
Kings County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kings County Special Education part of?
Kings County Special Education is part of Kings County Office Of Education School District.
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