Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nevada 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nevada County Special Education's student population of 51 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Nevada 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 Nevada County Special Education is 0.51, 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
#8150 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada County Special Education's ranking?
Nevada County Special Education is ranked #8150 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nevada County Special Education?
51 students attend Nevada County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nevada County Special Education students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nevada County Special Education?
Nevada County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nevada County Special Education offer ?
Nevada County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nevada County Special Education part of?
Nevada County Special Education is part of Nevada County Office Of Education School District.
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