Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Joaquin 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Joaquin County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
San Joaquin County Special Education's student population of 904 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
904 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
San Joaquin County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Joaquin County Special Education is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9521 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Joaquin County Special Education's ranking?
San Joaquin County Special Education is ranked #9521 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Joaquin County Special Education?
The graduation rate of San Joaquin County Special Education is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Joaquin County Special Education?
904 students attend San Joaquin County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of San Joaquin County Special Education students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% 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 San Joaquin County Special Education?
San Joaquin County Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Joaquin County Special Education offer ?
San Joaquin County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is San Joaquin County Special Education part of?
San Joaquin County Special Education is part of San Joaquin County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is San Joaquin County Special Education located?
San Joaquin County Special Education is located in the Park neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Park.
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