- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Bernardino, CA
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063417012143
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417012143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 063417012143 · San Bernardino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 22.1:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 640
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
640 students
What this shows Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy compares
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
White 4.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Standard public school
1,107 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Arrowview Middle
Standard public school
917 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley Middle
Standard public school
742 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Shandin Hills Middle
Standard public school
709 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle
Standard public school
679 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Del Vallejo Middle
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
How many students attend Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy has 640 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
73.2% of students at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy rank among middle schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.