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Orange County Special Education
School · Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa, CA
An Orange County Department of Education school where students score 48 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 5% vs CA 50% (2024)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Orange County Special Education score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orange 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. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,525 | Compare → |
| Suncoast Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter - San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 428 | 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.
Orange County Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $104,591NCES 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.
Orange County Special Education is listed in Orange County Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orange County Special Education
Orange County Special Education is a public school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of Orange County Department of Education, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,215 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange County Special Education
What grades does Orange County Special Education serve?
Orange County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Orange County Special Education?
Orange County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange County Special Education is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange County Special Education rank in CA?
Orange County Special Education ranks #9,215 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orange County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Orange County Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange County Special Education has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orange County Special Education a charter school?
No, Orange County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orange County Special Education a Title I school?
No, Orange County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange County Special Education?
39.1% of students at Orange 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (714) 966-4129
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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