Fruitvale Junior High vs Rosedale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
Rosedale Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
810 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield, California | Rosedale Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #390 of 1,334 | #209 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7185 of 15,369 | #3828 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 693 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosedale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 52.0).
- •Fruitvale Junior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Rosedale Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Rosedale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 72.6%).
- •Rosedale Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
- •Rosedale Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 693.
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 Fruitvale Junior High better than Rosedale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rosedale Middle ranks higher (67.8 vs 52.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fruitvale Junior High and Rosedale Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Junior High: 693. Rosedale Middle: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Junior High and Rosedale Middle rank in California?
Fruitvale Junior High is 390th of 1,334 and Rosedale Middle is 209th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).