Laurel Ruff Transition serves 155 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laurel Ruff Transition's student population of 155 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurel Ruff Transition is 0.69, 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)
(11-12)21-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurel Ruff Transition often compared to?
Laurel Ruff Transitionis often viewed alongside schools like Palmiter Special Education, Jessie Baker by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurel Ruff Transition?
The graduation rate of Laurel Ruff Transition is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Laurel Ruff Transition?
155 students attend Laurel Ruff Transition.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Laurel Ruff Transition students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Ruff Transition?
Laurel Ruff Transition has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laurel Ruff Transition offer ?
Laurel Ruff Transition offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Laurel Ruff Transition part of?
Laurel Ruff Transition is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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