Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South County Consortium 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South County Consortium ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South County Consortium's student population of 129 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
South County Consortium 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 South County Consortium is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South County Consortium's ranking?
South County Consortium is ranked #8119 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South County Consortium?
The graduation rate of South County Consortium is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South County Consortium?
129 students attend South County Consortium.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South County Consortium students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South County Consortium?
South County Consortium has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South County Consortium offer ?
South County Consortium offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is South County Consortium part of?
South County Consortium is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.
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