Monterey County Special Education

901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Monterey County Special Education serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Monterey 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 ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Monterey County Special Education's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
271 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Monterey 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 Monterey County Special Education is 0.27, 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
#3595 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
85%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
6%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
<50%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monterey County Special Education's ranking?
Monterey County Special Education is ranked #3595 out of 3,649 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monterey County Special Education?
271 students attend Monterey County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Monterey County Special Education students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey County Special Education?
Monterey County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monterey County Special Education offer ?
Monterey County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monterey County Special Education part of?
Monterey County Special Education is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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