Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South County Consortium 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South County Consortium ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South County Consortium's student population of 153 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South County Consortium 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 South County Consortium is 0.59, 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
#8589 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South County Consortium's ranking?
South County Consortium is ranked #8589 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South County Consortium?
The graduation rate of South County Consortium is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South County Consortium?
153 students attend South County Consortium.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South County Consortium students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South County Consortium?
South County Consortium has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South County Consortium offer ?
South County Consortium offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is South County Consortium part of?
South County Consortium is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.
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