Roosevelt Middle School
- Roosevelt Middle School serves 521 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Roosevelt Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 521 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 521 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Roosevelt Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1203 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 11% |
| Black | 26% | 6% |
| White | 51% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Roosevelt Middle School is Thomas Jefferson High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wilson Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cleveland Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedar Rapids Cleveland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
0.7 miles
2200 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319)558-2463 0.7 PK-5 388 - Cedar Rapids Harrison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
0.7 miles
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319)558-2269 0.7 PK-5 405 - Cedar Rapids Taylor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
0.7 miles
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319)558-2477 0.7 PK-5 275 - Cedar Rapids Thomas Jefferson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1502 students
0.9 miles
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319)558-2435 0.9 9-12 1502 - Cedar Rapids Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 257 students
1.4 miles
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319)558-2473 1.4 K-5 257
School Reviews
| 5 I am happy with this school because they are genuinely Concerned with the children's learning, as well their wellbeing. - Posted by Parent - dbutc |
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