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Palmiter Special Education vs. Laurel Ruff Transition

Should you attend Palmiter Special Education or Laurel Ruff Transition? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Palmiter Special Education
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Laurel Ruff Transition
5325 Garfield Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95841
Overview
Serving 31 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 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
7-12
12
Total Students
31 students
155 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmiter Special Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Ruff Transition over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
84% | 16%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmiter Special Education.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Ruff Transition.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmiter Special Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Ruff Transition over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmiter Special Education with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ruff Transition with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Juan Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

<50%
(Top 30% in CA)
21-39%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmiter Special Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Ruff Transition who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Juan Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2011-12 school year.
≤20%
(18-19 School Year Data)
40-59%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmiter Special Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Ruff Transition who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Juan Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2011-12 school year.
≥50%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palmiter Special Education with the average graduation rate observed in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Laurel Ruff Transition with the average graduation rate observed in the San Juan Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palmiter Special Education by grade.
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Grade 6 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
3
-
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
7
-
Grade 10 Students
7
-
Grade 11 Students
3
-
Grade 12 Students
6
155

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Laurel Ruff Transition, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Ruff Transition, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Ruff Transition, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
32%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Ruff Transition, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Ruff Transition, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Two or more races
19%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmiter Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Ruff Transition, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmiter Special Education, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Ruff Transition, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Juan Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmiter Special Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Ruff Transition, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Juan Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmiter Special Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Ruff Transition, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Juan Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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