Santa Cruz County Special Education vs. San Mateo County Special Education
Should I attend Santa Cruz County Special Education or San Mateo County Special Education? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
San Mateo County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Mateo County Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
102 students
89 students
% Male | % Female
75% | 25%
65% | 35%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
<50%
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
10
1
Grade 1 Students
5
3
Grade 2 Students
7
2
Grade 3 Students
6
3
Grade 4 Students
5
3
Grade 5 Students
1
1
Grade 6 Students
6
2
Grade 7 Students
3
5
Grade 8 Students
4
6
Grade 9 Students
4
2
Grade 10 Students
7
10
Grade 11 Students
3
8
Grade 12 Students
41
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
36%
% Hispanic
31%
44%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
54%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
