Roosevelt Middle School

2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 6% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 12% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
728 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
(18-19)
6%
33%
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(18-19)
12%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
52%
27%
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Black
47%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
30%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
728 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Bellwood SD 88 School District.

School Reviews

5   8/20/2012
Rms is a good school im am in 7th grade but the children need to calm done they are to bad in that school the staffs act like they don`t care . The kid need to get suspended
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashle
2   6/6/2011
lack of parent involvement and quality of academic programs and facility safety is an issue.too many fights!
- Posted by Parent - boxin

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 6% (Top 1%)
  • : 12% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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