Freedom Middle

www.rosedale.k12.ca.us

698 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Freedom Middle School, located at 11445 Noriega Rd. in Bakersfield, California, is a key academic institution within the Rosedale Union School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. As part of the Rosedale district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong value on community engagement and transparency, utilizing its official website to maintain open lines of communication with parents and stakeholders. By providing resources for families and highlighting campus activities, Freedom Middle aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed. For those looking for specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or upcoming events, the district website serves as the primary hub for all official updates.

698

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	287
Black	21
Asian	33
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
328 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
287 (41.2 %)
Asian
33 (4.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.2 %)
Black
21 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rosedale Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)588-6044
Website:	http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 359

Grade 8 339