Roosevelt Junior High School

1330 College Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 777 students in grades 7-8, Roosevelt Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Roosevelt Junior High School's student population of 777 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
777 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Roosevelt Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Junior High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5894 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roosevelt Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Roosevelt Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roosevelt Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Junior High School's ranking?
Roosevelt Junior High School is ranked #5894 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roosevelt Junior High School often compared to?
Roosevelt Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Junior High School, Somerset Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Junior High School?
777 students attend Roosevelt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Roosevelt Junior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Junior High School?
Roosevelt Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Junior High School offer ?
Roosevelt Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Roosevelt Junior High School part of?
Roosevelt Junior High School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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