Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mt. Burney Special Education Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Burney Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Burney Special Education Center's student population of 5 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Burney Special Education Center is 0.65, which is more 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)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
30%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Burney Special Education Center?
5 students attend Mt. Burney Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mt. Burney Special Education Center students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Burney Special Education Center?
Mt. Burney Special Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Burney Special Education Center offer ?
Mt. Burney Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mt. Burney Special Education Center part of?
Mt. Burney Special Education Center is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
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