Serving 681 students in grades 5-8, Roosevelt School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Roosevelt School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt School?
681 students attend Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Roosevelt School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt School?
Roosevelt School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
