San Mateo County Special Education

About San Mateo County Special Education

San Mateo County Special Education provides a wide range of services for students with special needs. These services are designed to meet the individual needs of each student and ensure that they have access to the best possible educational opportunities. The county offers a variety of programs and services, including early intervention, special education classes, and transition services. In addition, the county provides a range of support services, such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health services.
The county also provides a range of resources to help parents and educators better understand and meet the needs of their students. These resources include information on special education laws, best practices, and helpful tips. The county also provides a variety of programs and services to help families and students transition into adulthood. This includes job training, independent living skills, and post-secondary education.
San Mateo County Special Education is committed to providing the highest quality of services to students with special needs. The county is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful, independent adults.

Address:	101 Twin Dolphin Dr. Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone:	(650) 802-5588
Site:	smcoe.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	110 students

Overview San Mateo County Special Education

San Mateo County Special Education serves 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
San Mateo County Special Education placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on San Mateo County Special Education

San Mateo County Special Education is ranked within the top 30% 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 San Mateo County Special Education is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.