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Downtown Elementary School vs. Rosedale Middle School

Should you attend Downtown Elementary School or Rosedale Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Downtown Elementary School
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rosedale Middle School
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Downtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 768 students in grades 7-8, Rosedale Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
7-8
Total Students
319 students
768 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Downtown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rosedale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downtown Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rosedale Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Downtown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rosedale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1249 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2175 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Downtown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rosedale Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
47%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosedale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosedale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Downtown Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rosedale Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
40
-
Grade 1 Students
37
-
Grade 2 Students
37
-
Grade 3 Students
36
-
Grade 4 Students
30
-
Grade 5 Students
37
-
Grade 6 Students
35
5
Grade 7 Students
32
381
Grade 8 Students
35
382

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Downtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Downtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Downtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Downtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Downtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Downtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rosedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Downtown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rosedale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Downtown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rosedale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Downtown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rosedale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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