Roosevelt

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school in Melrose, Massachusetts, serving 408 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Melrose school district and the state of Massachusetts in academic assessments, with 62.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64.19% in Mathematics, compared to 57.78% and 60.78% in the district, respectively.

Roosevelt's student population is relatively diverse, with 80.88% White, 4.17% African American, 3.92% Hispanic, and 3.43% Asian students. The school also has a low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 21st out of 757 Massachusetts elementary schools in this category. Additionally, Roosevelt's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, White students, and special education students, consistently perform well, with their rankings among the top 20-25% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

While Horace Mann and Winthrop, two nearby schools, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Roosevelt has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the top 12-20% of Massachusetts elementary schools. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's educational quality and the dedication of its staff.


Detail:

Public K-5

 253 Vinton Street
       Melrose, MA  02176


(781) 979-2270

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,543 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt usually attend:

Middle:    Melrose Middle
High:    Melrose High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
7.1%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roosevelt ranks better than 84.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Roosevelt has the largest elementary school student body size in the Melrose School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (7.1%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roosevelt is 15.4. 3 elementary schools in the Melrose School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt is $12,543. 4 elementary schools in the Melrose School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt 143rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Roosevelt in the ranking list.)

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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 45th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roosevelt

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Rank History for all students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.88 367th 884 58.5%
2004 65.97 332nd 882 62.4%
2005 65.30 334th 887 62.3%
2006 58.67 395th 911 56.6%
2007 64.88 345th 911 62.1%
2008 63.65 347th 908 61.8%
2009 63.49 353rd 909 61.2%
2010 55.27 444th 920 51.7%
2011 64.35 359th 924 61.1%
2012 59.36 422nd 930 54.6%
2013 74.09 244th 928 73.7%
2014 77.72 189th 926 79.6%
2015 85.30 100th 914 89.1%
2016 90.90 46th 932 95.1%
2017 83.05 137th 938 85.4%
2018 78.97 178th 934 80.9%
2019 82.74 137th 942 85.5%
2021 81.84 154th 936 83.5%
2022 87.29 111th 932 88.1%
2023 86.97 112th 928 87.9%
2024 83.14 143rd 916 84.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 315th 886 64.4%
2019 67.97 204th 896 77.2%
2021 59.27 297th 894 66.8%
2022 73.75 170th 905 81.2%
2023 75.28 117th 703 83.4%
2024 73.13 133rd 731 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.89 362nd 685 47.2%
2021 47.99 352nd 705 50.1%
2022 82.16 68th 772 91.2%
2023 91.63 21st 757 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.18 216th 893 75.8%
2019 75.90 204th 902 77.4%
2021 76.33 198th 898 78.0%
2022 85.45 119th 901 86.8%
2023 83.62 138th 887 84.4%
2024 81.44 153rd 886 82.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.63 189th 656 71.2%
2019 84.56 59th 665 91.1%
2021 73.10 123rd 632 80.5%
2022 71.50 125th 672 81.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.74 158th 898 82.4%
2019 84.55 111th 907 87.8%
2021 81.55 152nd 904 83.2%
2022 83.91 120th 908 86.8%
2023 84.22 121st 896 86.5%
2024 80.26 162nd 891 81.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.13 105th 925 88.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.34 132nd 399 66.9%
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Rank History for White students at Roosevelt

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.09 155th 772 79.9%
2019 79.96 110th 780 85.9%
2021 80.36 126th 765 83.5%
2022 83.66 86th 764 88.7%
2023 85.96 68th 762 91.1%
2024 79.54 120th 753 84.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Roosevelt

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1989 237 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1990 233 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 277 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 303 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 305 10 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 303 10 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1995 286 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 286 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 281 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 268 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 219 5 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2000 221 12 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 231 16 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 267 11 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2003 267 11 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2004 290 12 15 6 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 334 11 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 314 11 8 8 3 n/a n/a 13 357
2007 323 11 7 10 1 n/a n/a 13 365
2008 316 11 12 12 0 n/a n/a 12 363
2009 307 8 14 11 0 2 11 0 353
2010 330 19 15 15 0 1 8 0 388
2011 342 19 18 21 0 2 10 0 412
2012 310 18 21 39 0 1 13 0 402
2013 316 8 21 33 0 0 16 0 394
2014 316 17 19 27 0 0 14 0 393
2015 325 22 17 7 0 0 18 0 389
2016 321 23 22 19 0 0 17 0 402
2017 334 26 22 26 0 0 21 0 429
2018 337 30 23 24 0 0 22 0 436
2019 334 19 26 17 0 0 23 0 419
2020 338 26 23 20 0 0 25 0 432
2021 338 19 18 20 0 0 26 0 421
2022 340 17 17 13 1 0 29 0 417
2023 330 17 14 16 0 0 29 2 408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roosevelt

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 n/a n/a n/a
1989 248 n/a n/a n/a
1990 240 n/a n/a n/a
1991 282 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 318 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 318 n/a n/a n/a
1995 299 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 299 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 291 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 283 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 233 n/a 0.0 7.7
2000 244 n/a 0.0 7
2001 257 n/a 0.0 6.2
2002 293 n/a n/a 5.5
2003 293 n/a n/a 5.5
2004 326 22.6 14.4 99.1
2005 366 23.4 15.6 4.1
2006 357 24.0 14.9 6.1
2007 365 31.0 11.8 4.3
2008 363 25.7 14.1 7.7
2009 353 21.6 16.3 7.1
2010 388 24.1 16.0 12.1
2011 412 24.0 17.1 15
2012 402 24.2 16.5 15.2
2013 394 26.4 14.9 14.5
2014 393 26.2 14.9 16
2015 389 27.0 14.4 18.8
2016 402 28.0 14.3 n/a
2017 429 30.9 13.8 n/a
2018 436 29.5 14.7 n/a
2019 419 30.3 13.8 n/a
2020 432 30.4 14.2 n/a
2021 421 27.1 15.4 n/a
2022 417 27.6 15.0 n/a
2023 408 26.3 15.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Roosevelt

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 n/a n/a n/a
1989 248 n/a n/a n/a
1990 240 n/a n/a n/a
1991 282 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 318 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 318 n/a n/a n/a
1995 299 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 299 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 291 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 283 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 233 n/a 0.0 7.7
2000 244 n/a 0.0 7
2001 257 n/a 0.0 6.2
2002 293 n/a n/a 5.5
2003 293 n/a n/a 5.5
2004 326 22.6 14.4 99.1
2005 366 23.4 15.6 4.1
2006 357 24.0 14.9 6.1
2007 365 31.0 11.8 4.3
2008 363 25.7 14.1 7.7
2009 353 21.6 16.3 7.1
2010 388 24.1 16.0 12.1
2011 412 24.0 17.1 15
2012 402 24.2 16.5 15.2
2013 394 26.4 14.9 14.5
2014 393 26.2 14.9 16
2015 389 27.0 14.4 18.8
2016 402 28.0 14.3 n/a
2017 429 30.9 13.8 n/a
2018 436 29.5 14.7 n/a
2019 419 30.3 13.8 n/a
2020 432 30.4 14.2 n/a
2021 421 27.1 15.4 n/a
2022 417 27.6 15.0 n/a
2023 408 26.3 15.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roosevelt

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.6%) $12,259 (98.4%) $12,456
2020 $279 (2.2%) $12,224 (97.8%) $12,503
2021 $283 (2.3%) $12,260 (97.7%) $12,543

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt)7764.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7965
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt)6661.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose)6661.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt)7158.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7959.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt)6657.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7367.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt)7373.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt)6973.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7163.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Roosevelt)6478.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Melrose)6365.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roosevelt)7465.7
 8.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Melrose)7459.7
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Roosevelt)6764.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Melrose)6658.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Roosevelt)6478.5
 14.5%
   All Grades Science (Melrose)6161
 0%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419408
 2.6%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian00
Asian2614
 46.2%
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White334330
 1.2%
Two or More Races2329
 26.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Roosevelt.

Students who attend Roosevelt usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melrose Middle
High : Melrose High

Roosevelt ranks 143rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Roosevelt are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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