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Rosedale Union Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 48.0/100

Rosedale Union Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 48.0/100 — 4.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Del Rio Elementary at 57/100, where 25.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $10,979 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.0
43.9 – 56.8
Avg Exceeded %
21.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary48.5721.6%6.8%
Middle44.0117.3%11.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Rosedale Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
48.5
avg score · 7 schools
Middle
44.0
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Rosedale Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.5.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 13.0 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 7.4%, 10.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Del Rio Elementary leads the district at 57 with 25.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Rosedale Union Elementary

6 Culture First2 Growth Engine

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Rosedale Union Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
43.0%
White
44.7%
Asian
3.2%
Black
2.5%
Other
6.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
43%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Rosedale Union Elementary spends $10,979 per student in current expenditures — $3,835 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,979
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,762
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 0.7%
$10,901 → $10,979
Spending Efficiency
4.37
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 37%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$55,954–$113,835
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
322
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Rosedale Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.5 — 4.8 points above the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +0.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Del Rio Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 25.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Del Rio Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Growth Engine
5725.8%55.3%+20.9pp5.4%0.3%
2Centennial Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Growth Engine
4924.0%50.5%+15.6pp8.6%0.9%
3Rosedale-North Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
4919.8%48.9%-1.4pp8.9%0.6%
4Independence Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
4921.7%44.4%-6.9pp8.3%1.2%
5American Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
4723.4%45.8%-7.4pp6.6%0.6%
6Almondale Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
4518.9%42.2%-7.9pp4.1%0.9%
7Patriot Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
4417.8%41.4%-9.9pp5.5%0.7%

Middle Schools (1)

Rosedale Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.0 — 3.5 points above the state average of 40.5.

The highest-scoring middle school is Rosedale Middle with a Scope Score of 44 and 17.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Rosedale Middle
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
4417.3%45.1%11.5%0.5%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Rosedale Union Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Rosedale Union Elementary a good school district?
Rosedale Union Elementary has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.0/100, which is 4.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Rosedale Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Rosedale Union Elementary is Del Rio Elementary with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 25.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Rosedale Union Elementary spend per student?
Rosedale Union Elementary spends $10,979 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Rosedale Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Rosedale Union Elementary range from $55,954–$113,835 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.