Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Amador 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amador County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Amador County Special Education's student population of 13 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Amador County Special Education is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amador County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Amador County Special Education is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Amador County Special Education?
13 students attend Amador County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Amador County Special Education students are White, and 38% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amador County Special Education?
Amador County Special Education has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amador County Special Education offer ?
Amador County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Amador County Special Education part of?
Amador County Special Education is part of Amador County Office Of Education School District.
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