Rosedale Middle
12463 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93312-8677
Summary
Rosedale Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 38.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 377/1,204 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 436/1,204 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 810 |
| Low-Income Students | 274 (33.8%) |
| English Learners | 17 (2.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.6 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and fell 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math -8.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.7% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.1% to 47.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Rosedale Middle compare within the district?
Rosedale Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Rosedale Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rosedale Middle rank in California?
Rosedale Middle ranks No. 377 of 1,204 in reading and No. 436 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Rosedale Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.7% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rosedale Middle compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Rosedale Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 6–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Rosedale Middle compare with other schools in Kern County?
Rosedale Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rosedale MiddleThis school | 38.2% | 56.1% |
| Freedom Middle | 28.3% | 48.3% |
| Abraham Lincoln Jr. High | 2.9% | 20.8% |
