Serving 41 students in grades 7-12, Palmiter 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmiter Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palmiter Special Education's student population of 41 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Education Empowers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmiter Special Education is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
37%
20%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palmiter Special Education often compared to?
Palmiter Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Ruff Transition, Jessie Baker by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmiter Special Education?
The graduation rate of Palmiter Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmiter Special Education?
41 students attend Palmiter Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Palmiter Special Education students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmiter Special Education?
Palmiter Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palmiter Special Education offer ?
Palmiter Special Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Palmiter Special Education part of?
Palmiter Special Education is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.
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