Serving 793 students in grades 7-8, Roosevelt Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Junior High School's student population of 793 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2375 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Junior High School's ranking?
Roosevelt Junior High School is ranked #2375 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roosevelt Junior High School often compared to?
Roosevelt Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Junior High School, Somerset Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Junior High School?
793 students attend Roosevelt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Roosevelt Junior High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Junior High School?
Roosevelt Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Junior High School offer ?
Roosevelt Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Roosevelt Junior High School part of?
Roosevelt Junior High School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.
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