Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Rosedale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rosedale Middle serves the southeast part of Kansas City, KS, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosedale Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rosedale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosedale Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosedale Middle School's ranking?
Rosedale Middle School is ranked #1235 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Rosedale Middle School often compared to?
Rosedale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D D Eisenhower Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Rosedale Middle School?
501 students attend Rosedale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rosedale Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosedale Middle School?
Rosedale Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rosedale Middle School offer ?
Rosedale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosedale Middle School part of?
Rosedale Middle School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Rosedale Middle School located?
Rosedale Middle School is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Rosedale.
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