Sutter County Special Education serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Sutter 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutter County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sutter County Special Education's student population of 298 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
298 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutter County 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 Sutter County Special Education is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3510 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
12%
12%

Hispanic
46%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
33%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Sutter County Special Education's ranking?
Sutter County Special Education is ranked #3510 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutter County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Sutter County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sutter County Special Education?
298 students attend Sutter County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sutter County Special Education students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter County Special Education?
Sutter County Special Education has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutter County Special Education offer ?
Sutter County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sutter County Special Education part of?
Sutter County Special Education is part of Sutter County Office Of Education School District.
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