Centennial Elementary vs Rosedale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students
Rosedale Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
810 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Bakersfield, California | Rosedale Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #940 of 5,693 | #209 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12793 of 50,301 | #3828 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 576 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.9 vs 67.8).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Rosedale Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Rosedale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 34%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.3).
- •Rosedale Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 576.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial Elementary better than Rosedale Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centennial Elementary and Rosedale Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 576. Rosedale Middle: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Rosedale Middle rank in California?
Centennial Elementary is 940th of 5,693 and Rosedale Middle is 209th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).