Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunrise (Special Education) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher 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 52% 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-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise (Special Education) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunrise (Special Education)'s student population of 21 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise (Special Education) ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise (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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise (Special Education)'s ranking?
Sunrise (Special Education) is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise (Special Education)?
21 students attend Sunrise (Special Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sunrise (Special Education) students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise (Special Education)?
Sunrise (Special Education) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunrise (Special Education) offer ?
Sunrise (Special Education) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sunrise (Special Education) part of?
Sunrise (Special Education) is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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