Santa Clara County Special Education

1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
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Bottom 50%
Serving 912 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Santa Clara 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Santa Clara County Special Education's student population of 912 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
912 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County Special Education is 0.67, which is more 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)
#9599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Clara County Special Education, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Clara 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.
3%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Clara 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.
6-9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Santa Clara 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
8:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Clara 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
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Santa Clara County Special Education and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
36%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Santa Clara County Special Education and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Clara County Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Clara County Special Education and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Clara County Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Santa Clara County Special Education and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County Special Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Clara County Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤5%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Santa Clara County Special Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Clara 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
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Clara County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Clara County Special Education's ranking?
Santa Clara County Special Education is ranked #9599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Clara County Special Education often compared to?
Santa Clara County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Glankler Early Learning Center, 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Clara County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Santa Clara County Special Education is 5%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Clara County Special Education?
912 students attend Santa Clara County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Santa Clara County Special Education students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara County Special Education?
Santa Clara County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Clara County Special Education offer ?
Santa Clara County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Santa Clara County Special Education part of?
Santa Clara County Special Education is part of Santa Clara County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Clara County Special Education located?
Santa Clara County Special Education is located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Berryessa.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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