Top Rankings
Rosedale Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,202 students in Rosedale Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rosedale Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
6,202 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rosedale Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #444 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
45%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
42%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,816 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,778
$20,100
Spending / Student
$10,816
$18,511
Best Rosedale Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Gr: K-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11445 Noriega Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Gr: 7-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Gr: K-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hidalgo Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Almondale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4410 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6065
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6065
Gr: K-6 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Rosedale-north Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11500 Meacham Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6040
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
Rosedale Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,202 students.
What is the rank of Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
Rosedale Union Elementary School District is ranked #444 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
45% of Rosedale Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rosedale Union Elementary School District?
Rosedale Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rosedale Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,816 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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