Sunrise (Special Education)

About Sunrise (Special Education)

Sunrise Special Education is an educational program that provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities. The program focuses on helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in school and in life. Sunrise Special Education provides individualized, evidence-based instruction and support to meet the unique needs of each student. The program focuses on developing academic, social, and emotional skills, as well as providing support for students’ families.
Sunrise Special Education offers a variety of services, including individualized instruction, group instruction, and family support. The program also provides transition services to help students prepare for the transition to adulthood. Sunrise Special Education also offers a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art, to help students develop their interests and talents.
At Sunrise Special Education, students are provided with a safe, supportive environment where they can learn and grow. The program is staffed by highly qualified, caring professionals who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Sunrise Special Education is committed to helping students succeed and reach their goals.

Address:	1861 Silverwood Dr. Concord, CA 94519
Phone:	(925) 687-0202
Site:	sunrise.mdusd.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	22 students

Overview Sunrise (Special Education)

Sunrise (Special Education) serves 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sunrise (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 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sunrise (Special Education)

Sunrise (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 Sunrise (Special Education) is 0.70, 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.