Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Diego County Special Education ranks in the top 50% 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Diego County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
San Diego County Special Education's student population of 39 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of San Diego County Special Education is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are San Diego County Special Education often compared to?
San Diego County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Riley/new Dawn, Davila Day by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Diego County Special Education?
39 students attend San Diego County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of San Diego County Special Education students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego County Special Education?
San Diego County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Diego County Special Education offer ?
San Diego County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is San Diego County Special Education part of?
San Diego County Special Education is part of San Diego County Office Of Education School District.
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