Enrollment
810
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosedale Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosedale Middle
Rosedale Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #550.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 810 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rosedale Union Elementary spends $11,913 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bakersfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students): Rosedale Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 24:1).
Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students) and Freedom Middle (712 students) alongside Rosedale Middle.
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 Rosedale Middle compares
Rosedale Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosedale Union Elementary, which includes Rosedale Middle.
$11,913
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rosedale Middle a good school?
Rosedale Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. 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 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.
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