Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunrise (Special Education) ranks in the top 30% 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise (Special Education)'s student population of 18 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunrise (Special Education) is 0.75, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise (Special Education)?
18 students attend Sunrise (Special Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Sunrise (Special Education) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 22% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise (Special Education)?
Sunrise (Special Education) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunrise (Special Education) offer ?
Sunrise (Special Education) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sunrise (Special Education) part of?
Sunrise (Special Education) is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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