Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Butte 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 34%). 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 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butte County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Butte County Special Education's student population of 61 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Students Come First
School Rankings
Butte County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte County Special Education is 0.68, which is more 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
#8319 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Butte County Special Education's ranking?
Butte County Special Education is ranked #8319 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Butte County Special Education often compared to?
Butte County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Amador County Special Education, Central County Special Education Programs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Butte County Special Education?
61 students attend Butte County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Butte County Special Education students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butte County Special Education?
Butte County Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Butte County Special Education offer ?
Butte County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Butte County Special Education part of?
Butte County Special Education is part of Butte County Office Of Education School District.
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