Serving 640 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- 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
Top Rankings
Roosevelt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Roosevelt School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
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 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt School's ranking?
Roosevelt School is ranked #150 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Roosevelt School often compared to?
Roosevelt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
640 students attend Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Roosevelt School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt School offer ?
Roosevelt School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Roosevelt School part of?
Roosevelt School is part of River Forest SD 90 School District.
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