Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverside 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 4% (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 86% 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: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside County Special Education's student population of 558 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverside 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 Riverside County Special Education is 0.42, which is less 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
#9594 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside County Special Education's ranking?
Riverside County Special Education is ranked #9594 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riverside County Special Education often compared to?
Riverside County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Sunshine Special Education, San Bernardino County Special Education by visitors of our site.
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 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Riverside County Special Education is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside County Special Education?
558 students attend Riverside County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Riverside County Special Education students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside County Special Education?
Riverside County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverside County Special Education offer ?
Riverside County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Riverside County Special Education part of?
Riverside County Special Education is part of Riverside County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside County Special Education located?
Riverside County Special Education is located in the Downtown Riverside neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Riverside.
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