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Orange County Special Education

200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
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Bottom 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Orange County Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Orange County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Orange County Special Education's student population of 347 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Orange County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange County Special Education is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9550 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Orange County Special Education, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orange County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orange County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orange County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Orange County Special Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Orange County Special Education and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orange County Special Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Orange County Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Orange County Special Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orange County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange County Special Education's ranking?
Orange County Special Education is ranked #9550 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orange County Special Education often compared to?
Orange County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Special Center, Canyon Hills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Orange County Special Education is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orange County Special Education?
347 students attend Orange County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Orange County Special Education students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange County Special Education?
Orange County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orange County Special Education offer ?
Orange County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Orange County Special Education part of?
Orange County Special Education is part of Orange County Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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