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#8510 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Mateo County Special Education
School · San Mateo County Office of Education · Redwood City, CA
A San Mateo County Office of Education school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA 94065
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Mateo County Special Education score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Mateo County Special Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redwood 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
$213,361
Median home value
$1,847,000
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
81%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Stanbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Mateo County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $844,874NCES 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.
San Mateo County Special Education is listed in San Mateo County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Mateo County Special Education
San Mateo County Special Education is a public school in Redwood City, CA, part of San Mateo County Office of Education, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,510 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Mateo County Special Education
What grades does San Mateo County Special Education serve?
San Mateo County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend San Mateo County Special Education?
San Mateo County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Mateo County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at San Mateo 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 San Mateo County Special Education rank in CA?
San Mateo County Special Education ranks #8,510 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Mateo County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
San Mateo County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 San Mateo County Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Mateo County Special Education has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is San Mateo County Special Education a charter school?
No, San Mateo County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Mateo County Special Education a Title I school?
No, San Mateo County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Mateo County Special Education?
46.3% of students at San Mateo 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
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.0%
- Phone
- (650) 802-5588
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 94065)
- 11,620
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 94065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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