Roosevelt School

7560 Oak Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 686 students in grades 5-8, Roosevelt School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Roosevelt School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
686 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Roosevelt School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt School is 0.58, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#155 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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57%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
27%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
62%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Roosevelt School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt School's ranking?
Roosevelt School is ranked #155 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Roosevelt School often compared to?
Roosevelt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt School?
686 students attend Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roosevelt School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt School?
Roosevelt School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt School offer ?
Roosevelt School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Roosevelt School part of?
Roosevelt School is part of River Forest SD 90 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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