Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 17% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
692 students attend Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Roosevelt Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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?
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