Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoma 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonoma County Special Education's student population of 169 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonoma 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 Sonoma County Special Education is 0.59, 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.
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)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
<50%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoma County Special Education's ranking?
Sonoma County Special Education is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sonoma County Special Education often compared to?
Sonoma County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like West Sonoma County Consortium by visitors of our site.
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 Sonoma County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Sonoma County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sonoma County Special Education?
169 students attend Sonoma County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sonoma County Special Education students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoma County Special Education?
Sonoma County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonoma County Special Education offer ?
Sonoma County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sonoma County Special Education part of?
Sonoma County Special Education is part of Sonoma County Office Of Education School District.
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