Excellent
#410 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Middle School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino City Unified middle school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1985 North Guthrie St., San Bernardino, CA 92404
- Math 62% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,173
Median home value
$383,700
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Vision MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Del Vallejo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Bernardino City Unified
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #4 of 71
- District spending per student
- $21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is a public middle school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 699 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
What grades does Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy serve?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy rank in CA?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy ranks #410 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy a charter school?
No, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy?
88.4% of students at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (909) 884-6030
- Area population (ZIP 92404)
- 63,067
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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