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Roosevelt Middle School

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West Orange, NJ 07052

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Roosevelt Middle School serves 476 students in grades 7-8.

Roosevelt Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 476 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

476 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Roosevelt Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#819 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

36%

31%

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Black

36%

15%

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White

20%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Orange Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Middle School's ranking?

Roosevelt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?

Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?

476 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?

Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Roosevelt Middle School offer ?

Roosevelt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Roosevelt Middle School part of?

Roosevelt Middle School is part of West Orange Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education