Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 25%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roosevelt Center's student population of 63 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roosevelt Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
52%
17%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)25%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt Center?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt Center is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roosevelt Center?
63 students attend Roosevelt Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roosevelt Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Center?
Roosevelt Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Center offer ?
Roosevelt Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roosevelt Center part of?
Roosevelt Center is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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