Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roosevelt Middle School is 0.50, 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)
(18-19)6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
27%
Black
48%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
30%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
695 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roosevelt Middle School students are Hispanic, and 48% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Bellwood SD 88 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Rms is a good school im am in 7th grade but the children need to calm done they are to bad in that school the staffs act like they don`t care . The kid need to get suspended
2 6/6/2011
lack of parent involvement and quality of academic programs and facility safety is an issue.too many fights!
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