Special Education serves 1,030 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 1,030 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Special Education is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Special Education is 0.37, 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
#3636 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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 is Special Education's ranking?
Special Education is ranked #3636 out of 3,649 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 San Bernardino County Special Education, Santa Clara County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 84%.
How many students attend Special Education?
1,030 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Special Education students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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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