Roosevelt High School is a public high school in unincorporated Lubbock County, Texas, United States, with a Lubbock postal address. It is part of the Roosevelt Independent School District and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 287 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lubbock, TX, spanning approximately 109.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt J High School's student population of 287 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
287 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt J High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6358 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt J High School's ranking?
Roosevelt J High School is ranked #6358 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt J High School?
287 students attend Roosevelt J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Roosevelt J High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt J High School?
Roosevelt J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt J High School offer ?
Roosevelt J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Roosevelt J High School part of?
Roosevelt J High School is part of Roosevelt Independent School District.
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