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#8397 of 9,539 schools in CA

Siskiyou County Special Education

School · Siskiyou County Office of Education · Yreka, CA

A Siskiyou County Office of Education school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

609 South Gold St., Yreka, CA 96097

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-5.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
District spending per student$293,925
Chronic Absenteeism59.4%

Students at Siskiyou County Special Education score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Siskiyou 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 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,264/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yreka), 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

$47,105

Median home value

$256,400

Median rent

$984/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northern United - Siskiyou CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–120.3 mi124Compare →
Covenant Chapel Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0private2–121.1 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Siskiyou County Office of Education

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$293,925NCES 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.

Siskiyou County Special Education is listed in Siskiyou County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Siskiyou County Special Education

Siskiyou County Special Education is a public school in Yreka, CA, part of Siskiyou County Office of Education, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,397 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Siskiyou County Special Education

What grades does Siskiyou County Special Education serve?

Siskiyou County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Siskiyou County Special Education?

Siskiyou County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Siskiyou County Special Education?

The student-teacher ratio at Siskiyou County Special Education is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Siskiyou County Special Education rank in CA?

Siskiyou County Special Education ranks #8,397 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Siskiyou County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Siskiyou County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Siskiyou County Special Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Siskiyou County Special Education has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Siskiyou County Special Education a charter school?

No, Siskiyou County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Siskiyou County Special Education a Title I school?

No, Siskiyou County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Siskiyou County Special Education?

66.7% of students at Siskiyou 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
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
special_ed
Setting
Distant Town
County
Siskiyou County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.4%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 96097)
10,220
Area median age
41.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 96097; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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