San Mateo County Special Education

Q: What is San Mateo County Special Education's ranking?

San Mateo County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of San Mateo County Special Education?

The graduation rate of San Mateo County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend San Mateo County Special Education?

110 students attend San Mateo County Special Education.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of San Mateo County Special Education students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of San Mateo County Special Education?

San Mateo County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does San Mateo County Special Education offer ?

San Mateo County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

Q: What school district is San Mateo County Special Education part of?

San Mateo County Special Education is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.

101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065

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Tel: (650) 802-5588

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San Mateo County Special Education serves 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

San Mateo County Special Education placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 110 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Mateo County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

San Mateo County Special Education's student population of 110 students has declined by 36% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

110 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

San Mateo County Special Education is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of San Mateo County Special Education is 0.68, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#9305 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Mateo County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Mateo County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of San Mateo County Special Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

34%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in San Mateo County Special Education and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

44%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in San Mateo County Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

12%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in San Mateo County Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of San Mateo County Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

<50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of San Mateo County Special Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Mateo County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Mateo County Office Of Education School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Mateo County Special Education's ranking?

San Mateo County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of San Mateo County Special Education?

The graduation rate of San Mateo County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend San Mateo County Special Education?

110 students attend San Mateo County Special Education.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of San Mateo County Special Education students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of San Mateo County Special Education?

San Mateo County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does San Mateo County Special Education offer ?

San Mateo County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is San Mateo County Special Education part of?

San Mateo County Special Education is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 110 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education