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Public School | Grades 7-8 | Rosedale Union Elementary

Freedom Middle School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 2 middle schools in Rosedale Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 600 students in grades 7-8.

Freedom Middle School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Freedom Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.

Freedom Middle School had an API growth score of 807 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Freedom Middle School's 2012 base score was 790 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Freedom Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Freedom Middle School's students and teachers. more

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11445 Noriega Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312

(661) 588-6044

http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us

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BettyDunlap: I have found every teacher at Freedom Middle School to be kind, considerate and caring about their students. My granddaughter just started 7th grade so we'll see if things change; but so far I find this school to be excellent.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 600

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Freedom Middle School had 26% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

66%

Hispanic

27%

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

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Rosedale Union Elementary District Spending

$6,900Per Pupil

The Rosedale Union Elementary spends $6,900 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Rosedale Union Elementary District

25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Freedom Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CST

What is it?

The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.

How is it Scored?

Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CAT6

What is it?

The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

school

40%

district

46%

state

36%

CST Results (2008)

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

school

57%

district

66%

state

52%

CST Results (2008)

change 7%

English Language Arts

school

49%

district

55%

state

54%

CST Results (2009)

change 3%

Math

school

30%

district

37%

state

43%

CST Results (2009)

change 12%

Algebra I

school

68%

district

70%

state

44%

CST Results (2009)

change 2%

English Language Arts

school

44%

district

47%

state

48%

CST Results (2009)

General Mathematics

school

35%

district

28%

state

30%

CST Results (2009)

no change

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

school

57%

district

61%

state

56%

CST Results (2009)

Social Science Grade 8

school

52%

district

50%

state

42%

CST Results (2009)

school

34%

district

44%

state

28%

CST Results (2012)

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