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#9272 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Clara County Special Education
School · Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Dr. MC273, San Jose, CA 95131
Enrollment
850
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
850
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,272 of 9,539
In San Jose
#211 of 223
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Santa Clara County Office of Education
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Santa Clara County Special Education
Santa Clara County Special Education is a public school in San Jose, CA, part of Santa Clara County Office of Education. Santa Clara County Special Education serves approximately 850 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Clara County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,272 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Santa Clara County Special Education show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.8
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Santa Clara County Special Education sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
51% of students at Santa Clara 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.
Score Breakdown
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Santa Clara County Special Education — Students at Santa Clara County Special Education score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.5/10.
How Santa Clara County Special Education Compares
See how Santa Clara County Special Education performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1290 Ridder Park Dr. MC273, San Jose, CA 95131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Clara County Special Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. Cherrywood Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Northwood Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Vinci Park Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County Community San Jose | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Santa Clara County Court San Jose | 0.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose | 0.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Orchard Elementary San Jose | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter San Jose | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Challenger School - Berryessa San Jose | 0.9 mi | — |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary Milpitas | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Brooktree Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Vinci Park Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Stratford Milpitas Great Mall Milpitas | 1.9 mi | — |
| Stratford Preparatory Milpitas Milpitas | 2.0 mi | — |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Northwood Elementary San Jose | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Grant Elementary San Jose | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| LIFE CONNECTIONS CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER Milpitas | 2.5 mi | — |
| Cherrywood Elementary San Jose | 2.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Abram Agnew Elementary San Jose | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$170,128
Median Home Value
$1,134,200
Median Rent
$3,182/mo
Population
30,745
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
63.3%
Avg Commute
28.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
37.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pacific Springs Charter Temecula, CA | 3.1 |
| Special Education Visalia, CA | 3.1 |
| Riverside County Special Education Riverside, CA | 3.2 |
| California Connections Academy Monterey Bay Ripon, CA | 3.3 |
| Merced County Special Education Merced, CA | 3.3 |
| San Joaquin County Special Education Stockton, CA | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Clara County Special Education
What grades does Santa Clara County Special Education serve?
Santa Clara County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Clara County Special Education?
Santa Clara County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara County Special Education is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Clara County Special Education rank in CA?
Santa Clara County Special Education ranks #9,272 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Clara County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Clara County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Santa Clara County Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Clara County Special Education has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Clara County Special Education a charter school?
No, Santa Clara County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Clara County Special Education a Title I school?
No, Santa Clara County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Clara County Special Education?
48.6% of students at Santa Clara 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (408) 453-6542
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
Resources & Links
District
Santa Clara County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,408
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $174,947
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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