Serving 127 students in grades 7-8, Roosevelt Junior High 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roosevelt Junior High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roosevelt Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
90%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
47%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Junior High School?
127 students attend Roosevelt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Roosevelt Junior High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Junior High School?
Roosevelt Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Dolton SD 148 School District.
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