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Rosedale Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,213 students in Rosedale Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rosedale Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
6,213 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
282 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Rosedale Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #458 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
302 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,675 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
56%
# Black Students
161 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,765 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
45%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
849
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
636
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
640
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
670
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
674
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
716
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
746
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
748
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,797 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,757
$19,942
Spending / Student
$10,797
$18,366
Best Rosedale Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
American Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11445 Noriega Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Grades: 7-8
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Grades: 7-8
| 768 students
Rank: #44.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hidalgo Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #77.
Almondale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #88.
Rosedale-north Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11500 Meacham Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6040
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4410 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6065
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6065
Grades: K-6
| 918 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
Rosedale Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,213 students.
What is the rank of Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
Rosedale Union Elementary School District is ranked #458 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
45% of Rosedale Union Elementary School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
Rosedale Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rosedale Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,797 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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