Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Middle serves the western part of its school district in Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 512 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower all students to be community leaders.
School Rankings
Roosevelt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6986 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Middle School's ranking?
Roosevelt Middle School is ranked #6986 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Middle School, William Hopkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
512 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt Middle School located?
Roosevelt Middle School is located in the San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in San Antonio.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i love this school! always had the best memories there form the teachers to the students -class of 08
1 10/10/2025
I was just told that the girls' bathrooms are not cleaned. Very nasty. What an example is that.
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