Enrollment
640
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling 640 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,060 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #83, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Bernardino's middle schools, it stands alongside Cesar E. Chavez Middle (1,107 students): Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.1:1).
San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students) and Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students) alongside Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy compares
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Bernardino City Unified, which includes Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy.
$18,063
Per student
+9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 72.3%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy a good school?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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