Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Marin 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 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 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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
Marin County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marin County Special Education's student population of 225 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Marin 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 Marin County Special Education is 0.70, 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
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
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 Marin County Special Education's ranking?
Marin County Special Education is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marin County Special Education often compared to?
Marin County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Glankler Early Learning Center, Santa Clara County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Marin County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Marin County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marin County Special Education?
225 students attend Marin County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Marin County Special Education students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marin County Special Education?
Marin County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marin County Special Education offer ?
Marin County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Marin County Special Education part of?
Marin County Special Education is part of Marin County Office Of Education School District.
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