Kern County Special Education

About Kern County Special Education

Kern County Special Education provides a wide range of services to students with special needs. Through the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) of Kern County, students have access to a variety of specialized programs and services. The SELPA works with families, schools, and community partners to ensure that all students with special needs receive the best possible education.
Kern County Special Education offers a variety of programs and services for students with special needs, including early intervention, special education, and related services. The SELPA also provides support to families, such as information and resources, advocacy, and parent-teacher conferences.
Kern County Special Education also offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students with special needs, such as sports, clubs, and educational trips. These activities provide students with an opportunity to socialize, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Kern County Special Education is committed to providing the best possible education and services to students with special needs. Through its wide range of programs and services, Kern County Special Education strives to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to reach their full potential.

Address:	1300 17th St. City Centre Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone:	(661) 636-4788
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	395 students

Overview Kern County Special Education

Kern County Special Education serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Kern County Special Education placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Kern County Special Education

Kern County Special Education is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kern 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.