Serving 337 students in grades 3-6, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Theodore Roosevelt School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Weehawken school district, covering about 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum reach of 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt School's student population of 337 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt School 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 Theodore Roosevelt School is 0.64, 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
#1271 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt School is ranked #1271 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Webster School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
337 students attend Theodore Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Theodore Roosevelt School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt School is part of Weehawken Public School District.
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