Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tehama County Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 37% 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: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tehama County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tehama County Special Education's student population of 51 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Tehama 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 Tehama County Special Education is 0.50, 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
#5359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tehama County Special Education's ranking?
Tehama County Special Education is ranked #5359 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tehama County Special Education?
51 students attend Tehama County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tehama County Special Education students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tehama County Special Education?
Tehama County Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tehama County Special Education offer ?
Tehama County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tehama County Special Education part of?
Tehama County Special Education is part of Tehama County Department Of Education School District.
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