Monterey County Special Education

901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
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Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monterey 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monterey County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Monterey County Special Education's student population of 256 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monterey 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 Monterey County Special Education is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9416 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monterey County Special Education, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monterey County Special Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Monterey County Special Education and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monterey County Special Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Monterey County Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monterey County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monterey County Special Education's ranking?
Monterey County Special Education is ranked #9416 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monterey County Special Education?
256 students attend Monterey County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Monterey County Special Education students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey County Special Education?
Monterey County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monterey County Special Education offer ?
Monterey County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monterey County Special Education part of?
Monterey County Special Education is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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