Roosevelt Middle School

460 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 657 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : Roosevelt Middle serves the entire district of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 657 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Are Trojan Strong

School Rankings

Roosevelt Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1206 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
60%
34%
69%
47%
54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(22-23)
13.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Middle School's ranking?
Roosevelt Middle School is ranked #1206 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presidio Middle School, Giannini (A.p.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
657 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt Middle School located?
Roosevelt Middle School is located in the Laurel Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : Roosevelt Middle serves the entire district of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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