Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (22-23)
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Roosevelt Alternative School?
46 students attend Roosevelt Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Roosevelt Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Roosevelt Alternative School offer ?
Roosevelt Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Roosevelt Alternative School part of?
Roosevelt Alternative School is part of Mission CISD School District.
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