Serving 328 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt School's student population of 328 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt School is 0.65, 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
#1347 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
46%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
37%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt School is ranked #1347 out of 2,201 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
328 students attend Theodore Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Theodore Roosevelt School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 8:1, 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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