Below Average
#7492 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nevada County Special Education
Elementary School · Nevada County Office of Education · Nevada City, CA
A Nevada County Office of Education elementary school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Hoover Ln., Nevada City, CA 95959
- Math 8% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nevada County Special Education score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nevada County Special Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nevada City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,509
Median home value
$603,200
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95959; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–3 | 0.1 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Forest CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Twin Ridges Home Study CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Echo Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Nevada County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nevada County Special Education is listed in Nevada County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nevada County Special Education
Nevada County Special Education is a public elementary school in Nevada City, CA, part of Nevada County Office of Education, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,492 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nevada County Special Education
What grades does Nevada County Special Education serve?
Nevada County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nevada County Special Education?
Nevada County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada County Special Education is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nevada County Special Education rank in CA?
Nevada County Special Education ranks #7,492 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nevada County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Nevada County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nevada County Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nevada County Special Education has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nevada County Special Education a charter school?
No, Nevada County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nevada County Special Education a Title I school?
No, Nevada County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nevada County Special Education?
45.6% of students at Nevada County Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.2%
- Phone
- (530) 265-0611
- Area population (ZIP 95959)
- 18,017
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 54.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95959; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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