Summary:
Roosevelt Middle is a public middle school in Oakland, California, serving 593 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and Asian students, as well as a significant African American population.
Despite being part of the Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked 1152 out of 1560 districts in California, Roosevelt Middle faces significant challenges. The school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.4% in 2017-2018 to 54.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Bret Harte Middle (71.0%), Westlake Middle (74.6%), and Urban Promise Academy Middle (58.4%). Additionally, Roosevelt Middle's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 24.86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.27% in Mathematics.
Interestingly, while Roosevelt Middle shares the same district and overall low performance with many of the nearby schools, there are some notable differences. For example, Edna Brewer Middle and Downtown Charter Academy, both within a few miles of Roosevelt, have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The high rates of poverty, as indicated by the 95.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to the challenges faced by Roosevelt Middle, and the school's chronic absenteeism rates could be a significant factor in the low academic performance. However, the school's performance in certain subgroups, such as English Language Learners, suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve overall student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Oakland Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1908th of 2,802 California Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,310
Students who attend Roosevelt Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Roosevelt Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.0
Number of students: 593
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
37.9%
Asian:
32.5%
African American:
19.1%
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Two or more races:
7.1%
White:
2.0%
Pacific Islander:
1.2%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.1%
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