Serving 850 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Santa Clara 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Clara County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Clara County Special Education's student population of 850 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Clara County 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 Santa Clara 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
#9599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Clara County Special Education's ranking?
Santa Clara County Special Education is ranked #9599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Clara County Special Education often compared to?
Santa Clara County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Special Education, Glankler Early Learning Center, San Bernardino County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Clara County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Santa Clara County Special Education is 5%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Clara County Special Education?
850 students attend Santa Clara County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Santa Clara County Special Education students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara County Special Education?
Santa Clara County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Clara County Special Education offer ?
Santa Clara County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Santa Clara County Special Education part of?
Santa Clara County Special Education is part of Santa Clara County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Clara County Special Education located?
Santa Clara County Special Education is located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Berryessa.
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