Serving 394 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)32%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)43%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
20%
12%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
394 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
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 New Britain School District.
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