Serving 394 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)32%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)43%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
20%
13%
White
10%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
394 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Middle School offer ?
Roosevelt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Roosevelt Middle School part of?
Roosevelt Middle School is part of New Britain School District.
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