Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Siskiyou 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Siskiyou County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Siskiyou County Special Education's student population of 67 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County Special Education is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siskiyou County Special Education's ranking?
Siskiyou County Special Education is ranked #9188 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Siskiyou County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Siskiyou County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Siskiyou County Special Education?
67 students attend Siskiyou County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Siskiyou County Special Education students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siskiyou County Special Education?
Siskiyou County Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Siskiyou County Special Education offer ?
Siskiyou County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Siskiyou County Special Education part of?
Siskiyou County Special Education is part of Siskiyou County Office Of Education School District.
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