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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)83%
55%
Black
(19-20)14%
5%
White
(19-20)n/a
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
384 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Compton Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 7/1/2007
As a former student of this school, I would not recommend any parent to enroll their children in this school. The fact that racism is a big factor, as well as the inconsistency in teacher to student communication is a state of inequality that I and other classmates had the unwelcomed pleasure of experiencing.
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