Special Education vs. Special Services
Should I attend Special Education or Special Services? 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
Top Rankings
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Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Special Education serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 65 students in grades 1-12, Special Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK
1-12
Total Students
251 students
65 students
% Male | % Female
64% | 36%
71% | 29%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
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Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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<50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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<50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
251
52
Kindergarten Students
-
1
Grade 4 Students
-
1
Grade 5 Students
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1
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
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1
Grade 10 Students
-
3
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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3%
% Asian
3%
19%
% Hispanic
22%
20%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
59%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
10%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
