Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monterey 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monterey County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monterey County Special Education's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Monterey 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 Monterey County Special Education is 0.26, 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
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey County Special Education's ranking?
Monterey County Special Education is ranked #9445 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Monterey County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monterey County Special Education?
281 students attend Monterey County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Monterey County Special Education students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monterey County Special Education?
Monterey County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey County Special Education offer ?
Monterey County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monterey County Special Education part of?
Monterey County Special Education is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.
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