Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, R. Roger Rowe Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: R. Roger Rowe Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and covers approximately 18.6 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from most areas within the zone, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. Roger Rowe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
R. Roger Rowe Middle School's student population of 189 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. Roger Rowe Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. Roger Rowe Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Roger Rowe Middle School's ranking?
R. Roger Rowe Middle School is ranked #117 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are R. Roger Rowe Middle School often compared to?
R. Roger Rowe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Trails Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend R. Roger Rowe Middle School?
189 students attend R. Roger Rowe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of R. Roger Rowe Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. Roger Rowe Middle School?
R. Roger Rowe Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does R. Roger Rowe Middle School offer ?
R. Roger Rowe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is R. Roger Rowe Middle School part of?
R. Roger Rowe Middle School is part of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District.
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