Serving 895 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merced 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- 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 895 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merced County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merced County Special Education is 0.46, 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
#9599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merced County Special Education's ranking?
Merced County Special Education is ranked #9599 out of 9,602 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merced County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Merced County Special Education is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Merced County Special Education?
895 students attend Merced County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Merced County Special Education students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% 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 13:1, 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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