LibGuides: Special Education: Data

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. See the information below for links to accessing NCES's website, as well as information for learning how to navigate their Data Lab.

NCES - Students with Disabilities This page outlines data for the percentage makeup of different disability diagnoses in special education programs throughout the U.S. Below the figure shown is a list of relevant statistics/figures relating to special education and disability.
NCES The National Center for Education Statistics is a part of the federal government that provides data about education (from Pre-K through graduate school).
NCES - Data Lab This resource makes NCES data available in a way that is easily searchable by grade and topic.
Distance Learning Dataset Training Learn how to use and analyze NCES datasets by watching DLDT training modules. These are very helpful if you're new to data analysis.

The sources below are PA-specific, offering insight to special education statistics within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Keystone Exam Scores The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and Civics and Government.
PA Common Core Standards Pennsylvania’s Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics are robust and relevant to the real world and reflect the knowledge and skills our young people need to succeed in life after high school, in both post-secondary education and a globally competitive workforce.
PA Dept. of Education: Special Education Data Reporting This site is sponsored by the Bureau of Special Education and was developed, under contract, by the Pennsylvania State Data Center and Applied Research Lab of the Pennsylvania State University.
PSSA Test Scores The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is an annual assessment administered in commonwealth classrooms in grades 3 through 8, and in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
School Performance Profiles You can search for a school and see a variety of data about that school such as the percent in special education, dropout rate, and average years of teacher experience.