Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kings County 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 6-9% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kings County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Kings County Special Education's student population of 303 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kings County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings County Special Education is 0.48, 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
#3616 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings County Special Education's ranking?
Kings County Special Education is ranked #3616 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kings County Special Education often compared to?
Kings County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Island Elementary School, Kit Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Kings County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Kings County Special Education is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kings County Special Education?
303 students attend Kings County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kings County Special Education students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings County Special Education?
Kings County Special Education has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kings County Special Education offer ?
Kings County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kings County Special Education part of?
Kings County Special Education is part of Kings County Office Of Education School District.
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