The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
5%
Black
(09-10)89%
20%
White
(09-10)7%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muskegon Heights School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
228 students attend Theodore Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Theodore Roosevelt School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt School is part of Muskegon Heights School District.
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