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Roosevelt Middle

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Roosevelt Middle is a public middle school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 309 students. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Roosevelt Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 623 out of 641 middle schools in the state.

Roosevelt Middle's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.5% of 6th-grade students, 10.29% of 7th-grade students, and 12.16% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 54.1%, 51.77%, and 50.36%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, with 0% of 6th-grade students, 2.99% of 7th-grade students, and 2.67% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.55%, 53.53%, and 53.29%. Additionally, Roosevelt Middle has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 62.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates have also been steadily increasing, reaching 2.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Milwaukee School District, such as Lincoln Middle, Roosevelt Middle performs significantly worse academically. For example, Lincoln Middle had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 12.7% and 1.59% of 6th-grade students proficient or better, respectively, compared to Roosevelt Middle's 12.5% and 0%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, special education students, and students of low socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 W Walnut St
       Milwaukee, WI  53205-1717

(414) 267-8800

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
623rd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,194 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Middle usually attend:

High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    Milwaukee High School of the Arts
    More...

Feeder schools for Roosevelt Middle:

Elementary:    Academy of Accelerated Learning
    Alcott Elementary
    Allen-Field Elementary
    Auer Avenue Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.9%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Compare Details Roosevelt Middle ranks worse than 97.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.09. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle is 17.5. 6 middle schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Middle is $17,194, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt Middle 623rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Roosevelt Middle in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roosevelt Middle

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Rank History for all students at Roosevelt Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.65 285th 324 12.0%
2005 27.35 285th 332 14.2%
2006 13.73 337th 382 11.8%
2007 15.04 324th 366 11.5%
2008 5.53 489th 519 5.8%
2009 6.58 485th 521 6.9%
2010 9.41 496th 539 8.0%
2011 4.48 526th 549 4.2%
2012 2.61 535th 559 4.3%
2013 2.22 551st 569 3.2%
2014 1.46 578th 585 1.2%
2015 1.34 605th 612 1.1%
2016 2.37 598th 609 1.8%
2017 1.71 608th 612 0.7%
2018 1.68 570th 579 1.6%
2019 1.98 589th 594 0.8%
2021 5.24 580th 613 5.4%
2022 3.56 605th 617 1.9%
2023 4.64 616th 640 3.8%
2024 2.09 623rd 641 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roosevelt Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.86 392nd 417 6.0%
2019 17.07 394th 414 4.8%
2021 20.31 406th 437 7.1%
2022 22.08 363rd 421 13.8%
2023 21.31 391st 439 10.9%
2024 18.10 381st 425 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roosevelt Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.41 487th 489 0.4%
2021 9.85 488th 499 2.2%
2022 5.50 518th 522 0.8%
2023 7.02 514th 525 2.1%
2024 2.75 516th 520 0.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.79 546th 551 0.9%
2019 2.12 550th 557 1.3%
2021 6.03 549th 574 4.4%
2022 4.40 559th 576 3.0%
2023 5.78 553rd 579 4.5%
2024 3.30 557th 580 4.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.79 540th 551 2.0%
2019 2.83 553rd 557 0.7%
2021 6.21 544th 572 4.9%
2022 4.17 563rd 577 2.4%
2023 4.32 579th 591 2.0%
2024 1.59 581st 585 0.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Roosevelt Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.76 114th 123 7.3%
2019 19.09 120th 127 5.5%
2021 33.15 96th 134 28.4%
2022 20.35 117th 125 6.4%
2023 30.55 96th 130 26.2%
2024 18.86 109th 118 7.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Roosevelt Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 337 5 15 5 n/a n/a 0 624
1989 273 328 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 619
1990 279 339 5 6 5 n/a n/a 0 634
1991 270 369 7 13 7 n/a n/a 0 666
1992 278 381 9 25 4 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 252 346 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 632
1994 253 346 11 24 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 235 374 11 23 4 n/a n/a 0 647
1996 235 374 11 23 4 n/a n/a 0 647
1997 237 365 13 37 4 n/a n/a 0 656
1998 237 353 17 46 6 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 240 355 17 47 6 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 234 366 16 48 8 n/a n/a 0 672
2001 232 386 12 42 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 228 468 12 38 13 n/a n/a 0 759
2003 228 468 12 38 13 n/a n/a 0 759
2004 224 486 9 33 14 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 213 502 6 32 9 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 178 572 9 20 4 n/a n/a 0 783
2007 156 612 6 21 6 n/a n/a 0 801
2008 114 694 5 26 4 n/a n/a 0 843
2009 61 701 8 20 3 n/a n/a 0 793
2010 63 720 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2011 51 702 5 13 2 0 1 0 774
2012 52 659 3 14 1 0 1 0 730
2013 32 634 6 14 3 0 1 0 690
2014 22 583 7 17 1 0 3 0 633
2015 12 516 2 10 1 0 1 0 542
2016 14 407 4 6 0 1 0 0 432
2017 5 310 1 12 1 2 10 0 341
2018 2 363 1 10 0 0 9 0 385
2019 5 320 1 11 0 0 8 0 345
2020 9 339 1 10 3 0 9 0 371
2021 6 315 3 12 0 0 8 0 344
2022 8 278 3 11 1 0 7 0 308
2023 3 281 6 11 1 0 7 0 309

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 35.0 17.8 54.6
1989 619 38.0 16.2 40.9
1990 634 38.0 16.6 38.6
1991 666 41.0 16.2 80.5
1992 697 41.0 17.0 52.9
1993 632 39.5 16.0 67.6
1994 636 32.7 19.4 65.9
1995 647 36.8 17.6 65.8
1996 647 36.8 17.6 65.8
1997 656 40.0 16.4 65.5
1998 659 44.8 14.7 64.3
1999 665 43.4 15.3 73.2
2000 672 43.0 15.6 71.1
2001 674 42.4 15.9 68.8
2002 759 46.0 16.5 52.4
2003 759 46.0 16.5 52.4
2004 766 48.3 15.9 53
2005 762 45.5 16.7 n/a
2006 783 45.5 17.2 n/a
2007 801 45.0 17.8 70.8
2008 843 43.0 19.6 73
2009 793 45.5 17.4 75.3
2010 814 47.5 17.1 78.3
2011 774 41.6 18.5 75.6
2012 730 30.3 24.0 87.4
2013 690 36.3 18.9 92.5
2014 633 30.7 20.5 94.5
2015 542 n/a n/a 95.2
2016 432 20.0 21.6 89.4
2017 341 25.4 13.4 92.1
2018 385 23.9 16.0 86.8
2019 345 22.3 15.4 93.6
2020 371 20.0 18.5 93.5
2021 344 22.0 15.6 95.9
2022 308 18.5 16.5 85.7
2023 309 17.5 17.5 93.5

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 35.0 17.8 54.6
1989 619 38.0 16.2 40.9
1990 634 38.0 16.6 38.6
1991 666 41.0 16.2 80.5
1992 697 41.0 17.0 52.9
1993 632 39.5 16.0 67.6
1994 636 32.7 19.4 65.9
1995 647 36.8 17.6 65.8
1996 647 36.8 17.6 65.8
1997 656 40.0 16.4 65.5
1998 659 44.8 14.7 64.3
1999 665 43.4 15.3 73.2
2000 672 43.0 15.6 71.1
2001 674 42.4 15.9 68.8
2002 759 46.0 16.5 52.4
2003 759 46.0 16.5 52.4
2004 766 48.3 15.9 53
2005 762 45.5 16.7 n/a
2006 783 45.5 17.2 n/a
2007 801 45.0 17.8 70.8
2008 843 43.0 19.6 73
2009 793 45.5 17.4 75.3
2010 814 47.5 17.1 78.3
2011 774 41.6 18.5 75.6
2012 730 30.3 24.0 87.4
2013 690 36.3 18.9 92.5
2014 633 30.7 20.5 94.5
2015 542 n/a n/a 95.2
2016 432 20.0 21.6 89.4
2017 341 25.4 13.4 92.1
2018 385 23.9 16.0 86.8
2019 345 22.3 15.4 93.6
2020 371 20.0 18.5 93.5
2021 344 22.0 15.6 95.9
2022 308 18.5 16.5 85.7
2023 309 17.5 17.5 93.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roosevelt Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,597 (15.6%) $14,049 (84.4%) $16,646
2020 $2,047 (13.3%) $13,300 (86.7%) $15,347
2021 $2,474 (14.4%) $14,720 (85.6%) $17,194

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt Middle

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 589th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 616th of 640 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Middle)31.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Middle)10
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Middle)7.76.1
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)24.220.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Middle)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Middle)27.8
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)1916.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Middle)02
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Roosevelt Middle)5.217.4
 12.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Roosevelt Middle)412.9
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)24.822.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students345309
 10.4%
African American320281
 12.2%
American Indian01
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White53
 40%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%93.5%
 0.1%

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Students at Roosevelt Middle are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Roosevelt Middle usually go on to attend Audubon Technology and Communication High

Roosevelt Middle ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Wisconsin middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Roosevelt Middle.


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