Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tuolumne 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuolumne County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tuolumne County Special Education's student population of 32 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County Special Education is 0.40, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
19%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
75%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuolumne County Special Education's ranking?
Tuolumne County Special Education is ranked #7692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tuolumne County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Tuolumne County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tuolumne County Special Education?
32 students attend Tuolumne County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Tuolumne County Special Education students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuolumne County Special Education?
Tuolumne County Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tuolumne County Special Education offer ?
Tuolumne County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tuolumne County Special Education part of?
Tuolumne County Special Education is part of Tuolumne County Superintendent Of Schools School District.
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