Sonoma County Special Education

About Sonoma County Special Education

Sonoma County Special Education provides students with a variety of educational services to meet their unique needs. With a focus on providing a supportive learning environment, the district offers a range of programs and services that can help students with disabilities reach their full potential.
The district employs a variety of special education professionals, including teachers, counselors, and therapists, who work closely with families to identify and meet the individual needs of each student. Special Education teachers use a variety of instructional strategies and materials to help students learn and make progress in their academic goals. The district also provides a range of related services, such as speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
The district also works closely with local community organizations to provide resources and support for students and their families. Through partnerships with local organizations, the district is able to provide additional services and support, such as after-school programs, summer camps, and recreational activities.
Sonoma County Special Education is committed to providing a quality education to all students and working with families to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children.

Address:	5340 Skylane Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone:	(707) 524-2710
Site:	scoe.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	311 students

Overview Sonoma County Special Education

Sonoma County Special Education serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Sonoma 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 ≤20% (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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sonoma County Special Education

Sonoma 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 Sonoma County Special Education 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.