Imperial 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imperial County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (24-25)
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imperial 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).
Overall Testing Rank
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Asian
(24-25)1%
12%
Hispanic
(24-25)95%
56%
Black
(24-25)1%
5%
White
(24-25)3%
20%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imperial County Special Education's ranking?
Imperial County Special Education is ranked #9445 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Imperial County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Imperial County Special Education is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Imperial County Special Education?
491 students attend Imperial County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Imperial County Special Education students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Imperial County Special Education offer ?
Imperial County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Imperial County Special Education part of?
Imperial County Special Education is part of Imperial County Office Of Education School District.
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