- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rosamond, CA
Tropico Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tropico Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063762006375
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tropico Middle earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Rosamond · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tropico Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tropico Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA.
School address
District: Southern Kern Unified · California
NCES ID 063762006375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Tropico Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 063762006375 · Rosamond, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 24:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Westpark Elementary (952 students)
Tropico Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tropico Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westpark Eleme
Westpark Elementary
952 students
- Rosamond High
Rosamond High Early College Campus
927 students
- Rosamond Eleme
Rosamond Elementary
822 students
- This school
Tropico Middle
815 students
- Abraham Lincol 71
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
71 students
- Rare Earth Hig 49
Rare Earth High (Continuation)
49 students
What this shows Tropico Middle reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tropico Middle compares
Tropico 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 815 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 18.4%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Tropico Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Kern Unified reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tropico Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond High Early College Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tropico Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tropico Middle
How many students attend Tropico Middle?
Tropico Middle has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rosamond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tropico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tropico Middle is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tropico Middle?
66.4% of students at Tropico Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tropico Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tropico Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Rosamond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tropico Middle?
Tropico Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower 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 Tropico Middle rank among public schools in Rosamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Tropico Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rosamond on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Kern Unified?
Besides Tropico Middle, Southern Kern Unified also operates Westpark Elementary (952 students), Rosamond High Early College Campus (927 students), and Rosamond Elementary (822 students). See the Southern Kern Unified district page for the complete list.