Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kern 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 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kern County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kern County Special Education's student population of 410 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kern 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 Kern County Special Education is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9585 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern County Special Education's ranking?
Kern County Special Education is ranked #9585 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Kern County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kern County Special Education?
410 students attend Kern County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kern County Special Education students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kern County Special Education?
Kern County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kern County Special Education offer ?
Kern County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kern County Special Education part of?
Kern County Special Education is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kern County Special Education located?
Kern County Special Education is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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