Serving 1,141 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 1,141 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,141 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
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 Special Education is 0.34, 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
#9517 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤5%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Education's ranking?
Special Education is ranked #9517 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Special Education often compared to?
Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Clara County Special Education, San Bernardino County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Special Education?
The graduation rate of Special Education is 5%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Special Education?
1,141 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Special Education students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Special Education?
Special Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Tulare County Office Of Education School District.
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