Roosevelt Middle School
Tel:
(708) 544-3318
Roosevelt Middle School serves 709 students in grades 6-8.
Roosevelt Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Roosevelt Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 709 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 709 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Roosevelt Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3389 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 52% | 26% |
Black | 46% | 17% |
White | 1% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 30% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bellwood 88 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Roosevelt Middle School is West 40-sr. Plus (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Irving Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mckinley Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillside West 40-sr. Plus Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 35 students
0.3 miles
4413 W Roosevelt Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284 0.3 11-12 35 - Bellwood Mckinley Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 385 students10
0.5 miles
3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-5230 0.5 K-5 385 - Maywood Irving Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 619 students10
0.6 miles
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015 0.6 6-8 619 - Melrose Park Melrose Park Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 785 students10
0.7 miles
1715 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042 0.7 K-5 785 - Bellwood Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 245 students
0.9 miles
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-2815 0.9 PK 245
School Reviews
5 Rms is a good school im am in 7th grade but the children need to calm done they are to bad in that school the staffs act like they don`t care . The kid need to get suspended - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashle |
2 lack of parent involvement and quality of academic programs and facility safety is an issue.too many fights! - Posted by Parent - boxin |
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