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#8268 of 9,539 schools in CA

Tuolumne County Special Education

School · Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools · Sonora, CA

A Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

175 Fairview Ln., Sonora, CA 95370

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below 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.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.4:1
District spending per student$215,282
Chronic Absenteeism93.8%

Students at Tuolumne County Special Education score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tuolumne 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,027/100K

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

$72,433

Median home value

$416,200

Median rent

$1,313/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tuolumne County Community/ispEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi18Compare →
Mother Lode Adventist JR AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5K–100.4 mi103Compare →
Gold Ridge Educational CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–121.5 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$215,282NCES 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.

Tuolumne County Special Education is listed in Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tuolumne County Special Education

Tuolumne County Special Education is a public school in Sonora, CA, part of Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,268 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tuolumne County Special Education

What grades does Tuolumne County Special Education serve?

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

How many students attend Tuolumne County Special Education?

Tuolumne County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Tuolumne County Special Education is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tuolumne County Special Education rank in CA?

Tuolumne County Special Education ranks #8,268 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Tuolumne County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Tuolumne County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Tuolumne County Special Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuolumne County Special Education has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tuolumne County Special Education a charter school?

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

Is Tuolumne County Special Education a Title I school?

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

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

68.8% of students at Tuolumne 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
32
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
special_ed
Setting
Remote Town
County
Tuolumne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
93.8%
Phone
(209) 536-2056
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 95370)
28,373
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
49.9

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 95370; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24CA EDFACTSSY 2021–22NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesMySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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