Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rosedale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosedale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosedale's student population of 147 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosedale ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosedale is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2952 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosedale's ranking?
Rosedale is ranked #2952 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosedale?
The graduation rate of Rosedale is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rosedale?
147 students attend Rosedale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rosedale students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosedale?
Rosedale has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosedale offer ?
Rosedale offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rosedale part of?
Rosedale is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rosedale located?
Rosedale is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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