Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt School's student population of 345 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4121 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt School is ranked #4121 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin Coolidge School, Thomas Jefferson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
345 students attend Theodore Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Theodore Roosevelt School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt School is part of Binghamton City School District.
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