Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt School #7 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt School #7 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Roosevelt School #7's student population of 312 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
City of Champions
School Rankings
Roosevelt School #7 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt School #7 is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
55%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
27%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt School #7's ranking?
Roosevelt School #7 is ranked #1369 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Roosevelt School #7 often compared to?
Roosevelt School #7is often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln School #6, James Madison School #10, Christopher Columbus School #8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt School #7?
312 students attend Roosevelt School #7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Roosevelt School #7 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt School #7?
Roosevelt School #7 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt School #7 offer ?
Roosevelt School #7 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt School #7 part of?
Roosevelt School #7 is part of Garfield Public School District.
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