Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School (Closed 2009)

Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School serves 971 students in grades 7-10. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
971 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
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White
95%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School?
971 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School?
Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School is part of Altoona Area School District.

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