- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Freedom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063348008495
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle ranks #1 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Rosedale Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063348008495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Freedom Middle held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 063348008495 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 23:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot Elementary (931 students)
Freedom Middle held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Freedom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot Elemen
Patriot Elementary
931 students
- Rosedale Middl
Rosedale Middle
810 students
- This school
Freedom Middle
712 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
709 students
- American Eleme
American Elementary
701 students
- Almondale Elem
Almondale Elementary
631 students
What this shows Freedom Middle reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Middle compares
Freedom Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
White 40.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Freedom Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosedale Union Elementary reports $13,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Almondale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
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973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Middle
How many students attend Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Middle?
30.2% of students at Freedom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Freedom Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle ranks #1 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosedale Union Elementary?
Besides Freedom Middle, Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students), Rosedale Middle (810 students), and Independence Elementary (709 students). See the Rosedale Union Elementary district page for the complete list.