- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Rosedale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rosedale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063348005174
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosedale Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosedale Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Middle ranks #2 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Rosedale Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063348005174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Rosedale Middle held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 063348005174 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 25.3:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot Elementary (931 students)
Rosedale Middle held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosedale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot Elemen
Patriot Elementary
931 students
- This school
Rosedale Middle
810 students
- Freedom Middle
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 Rosedale Middle reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosedale Middle compares
Rosedale 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
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 810 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Rosedale 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 Rosedale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Rosedale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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Standard Middle
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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
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986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
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Earl Warren Junior High
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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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosedale Middle
How many students attend Rosedale Middle?
Rosedale Middle has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosedale Middle?
25.8% of students at Rosedale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosedale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rosedale Middle is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosedale Middle?
Rosedale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rosedale Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Middle ranks #2 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 Rosedale Middle, Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students), Freedom Middle (712 students), and Independence Elementary (709 students). See the Rosedale Union Elementary district page for the complete list.