Merced County Special Education serves 809 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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-12
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 2%
- Reading Proficiency: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merced County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Merced County Special Education's student population of 809 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merced 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merced County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Merced County Special Education is 11-19%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Merced County Special Education?
809 students attend Merced County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merced County Special Education students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merced County Special Education?
Merced County Special Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merced County Special Education offer ?
Merced County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Merced County Special Education part of?
Merced County Special Education is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.
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