Serving 1,089 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 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 1,089 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
School Rankings
Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#9589 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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 #9589 out of 9,602 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend Special Education?
1,089 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Special Education students are Hispanic, 15% 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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