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San Diego County Special Education
School · San Diego County Office of Education
525 Third St., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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San Diego County Special Education
School in Imperial Beach · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About San Diego County Special Education
San Diego County Special Education is a public school in Imperial Beach, CA, part of San Diego County Office of Education. San Diego County Special Education serves approximately 28 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for San Diego County Special Education show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 28 students, San Diego County Special Education is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, San Diego County Special Education sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
89% of students at San Diego County Special Education were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Address
- 525 Third St., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
- Website
- sdcoe.net
- Phone
- (858) 298-2213
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
525 Third St., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Diego County Special Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. Mueller Charter (Robert L.) (rated 7.6/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Chula Vista). Additionally, OCEAN VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby San Diego). For more schools in Imperial Beach, see our Imperial Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Senior High Imperial Beach | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Imperial Beach Charter Imperial Beach | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Bayside STEAM Academy Imperial Beach | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| SBUSD Virtual Academy Imperial Beach | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Imperial Beach | 1.0 mi | — |
| Oneonta Elementary Imperial Beach | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Central Elementary Imperial Beach | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| St. Charles Elementary San Diego | 1.9 mi | — |
| ST CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Diego | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Mar Vista Academy San Diego | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Refugio de Amor Academy San Diego | 2.1 mi | — |
| Emory Elementary San Diego | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Teofilo Mendoza San Diego | 2.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Godfrey G. Berry Elementary San Diego | 2.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Harborside Elementary Chula Vista | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| OCEAN VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Nestor Language Academy Charter San Diego | 2.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Sunnyslope Elementary San Diego | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Southwest Senior High San Diego | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Mueller Charter (Robert L.) Chula Vista | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91932 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,071
Median Home Value
$811,000
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
Population
25,897
College Educated
23.7%
Homeownership
30.7%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
35.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Diego County Special Education
What grades does San Diego County Special Education serve?
San Diego County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend San Diego County Special Education?
San Diego County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego County Special Education is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at San Diego County Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Diego County Special Education has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is San Diego County Special Education a charter school?
No, San Diego County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Diego County Special Education a Title I school?
No, San Diego County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Diego County Special Education?
28.6% of students at San Diego 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 28.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.3%
- Phone
- (858) 298-2213
Resources & Links
District
San Diego County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,064
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $267,864
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