Serving 745 students in grades 7-8, Rosedale Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosedale Middle School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosedale Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosedale Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2358 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosedale Middle School's ranking?
Rosedale Middle School is ranked #2358 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rosedale Middle School often compared to?
Rosedale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Middle School, Earl Warren Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rosedale Middle School?
745 students attend Rosedale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rosedale Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosedale Middle School?
Rosedale Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rosedale Middle School offer ?
Rosedale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rosedale Middle School part of?
Rosedale Middle School is part of Rosedale Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rosedale Middle School located?
Rosedale Middle School is located in the Country Rose neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Country Rose.
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