Serving 793 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Middle School serves the eastern part of West Palm Beach, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 793 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Roosevelt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2308 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon & Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Middle School's ranking?
Roosevelt Middle School is ranked #2308 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tradewinds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
793 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Middle School offer ?
Roosevelt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Middle School part of?
Roosevelt Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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