Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)'s student population of 14 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) often compared to?
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)is often viewed alongside schools like Hazel Fischer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)?
14 students attend Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) students are White, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)?
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) offer ?
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) part of?
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) is part of Calaveras County Office Of Education School District.
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