Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)83%
55%
Black
(19-20)14%
5%
White
(19-20)n/a
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun Valley Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
384 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Roosevelt Middle School offer ?
Roosevelt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Roosevelt Middle School part of?
Roosevelt Middle School is part of Compton Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 7/1/2007
As a former student of this school, I would not recommend any parent to enroll their children in this school. The fact that racism is a big factor, as well as the inconsistency in teacher to student communication is a state of inequality that I and other classmates had the unwelcomed pleasure of experiencing.
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