Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sutter 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 ≤5% (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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sutter County Special Education's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutter 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 Sutter County Special Education is 0.70, 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
#9550 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Sutter County Special Education's ranking?
Sutter County Special Education is ranked #9550 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% 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 Sutter County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Sutter County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sutter County Special Education?
313 students attend Sutter County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sutter County Special Education students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 12:1, 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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