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Schools in Rosamond · Southern Kern Unified School District

Rosamond’s public schools score below 74% of California districts on tests and graduation

In Rosamond, 12% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rosamond, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#781of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
25%
▼ 22 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
12%
▼ 21 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
84%
▼ 2 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.6K
▼ 17% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.1
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
3,516 students on the public path
In brief

Rosamond’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 546 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rosamond’s, its schools beat 8%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 25% of tested students were proficient in reading and 12% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,598 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Tropico Middle, then Rosamond High Early College Campus. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Rosamond’s grade

D Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 26% of California school districts, #781 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 26%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (546)Better than 8%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,881 test results and a graduating class of 226 could put Rosamond anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Rosamond’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,880 in math, 1,882 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rosamond, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–8Tropico MiddleSouthern Kern Unified School DistrictC−
9–12Rosamond High Early College CampusSouthern Kern Unified School DistrictNo scores

Rosamond’s public schools are run by Southern Kern Unified School District. Parts of Rosamond (6% of its land) are served by Mojave Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Southern Kern Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 3,636 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 20.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$17,598CA $21,206 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading25%
State average 46.7% · 1882 students tested
Math12%
State average 33.1% · 1880 students tested

Rosamond vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Rosamond’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RosamondCSouthern Kern Unified

Every school in Rosamond

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Rosamondby address
Westpark Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
952 students22:1Rate it →
Rosamond Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
822 students21:1Rate it →
Tropico Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
815 students20:1Rate it →
Rosamond High Early College Campus
High · Grades 9–12
927 students19:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
Grades 4–12
Alternative Education
71 students14:1Rate it →
Rare Earth High (Continuation)
High · Grades 10–12
Alternative Education
49 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Rosamond’s schools

Are Rosamond’s schools good?

On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Rosamond children attend score below 74% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #781 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Rosamond in?

Southern Kern Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,636 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rosamond are served by Mojave Unified.

Where do Rosamond kids go to high school?

Rosamond High Early College Campus, with 927 students.

What is Rosamond’s graduation rate?

84% of the class of 2023 in Southern Kern Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Rosamond spend per student?

$17,598 in Southern Kern Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.