Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Placer 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 ≤10% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Placer County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Placer County Special Education's student population of 85 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.
School Rankings
Placer 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 Placer County Special Education is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer County Special Education's ranking?
Placer County Special Education is ranked #9185 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Placer County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Placer County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Placer County Special Education?
85 students attend Placer County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Placer County Special Education students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Placer County Special Education?
Placer County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Placer County Special Education offer ?
Placer County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Placer County Special Education part of?
Placer County Special Education is part of Placer County Office Of Education School District.
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