Roosevelt Elementary School is an historic, American K–8 school that is located in the Morton neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roosevelt Theodore Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School's student population of 436 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Theodore Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2698 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
91%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Theodore Middle School's ranking?
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School is ranked #2698 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Roosevelt Theodore Middle School often compared to?
Roosevelt Theodore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitler Academics Plus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Theodore Middle School?
436 students attend Roosevelt Theodore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Roosevelt Theodore Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Theodore Middle School?
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Theodore Middle School offer ?
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Theodore Middle School part of?
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt Theodore Middle School located?
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School is located in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in East Germantown.
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