Below Average
#3180 of 3,813 schools in IL
Roosevelt Middle School
Middle School · Bellwood Sd 88 · Bellwood, IL
A Bellwood Sd 88 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Oak St, Bellwood, IL 60104
- Math 6% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Middle School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roosevelt Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,270
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Joseph Academy-melrose ParkPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Stevenson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 633 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellwood Sd 88
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt Middle School is listed in Bellwood SD 88; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school in Bellwood, IL, part of Bellwood Sd 88, serving approximately 626 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,180 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roosevelt Middle School
What grades does Roosevelt Middle School serve?
Roosevelt Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roosevelt Middle School rank in IL?
Roosevelt Middle School ranks #3,180 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Roosevelt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roosevelt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Roosevelt Middle School a charter school?
No, Roosevelt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roosevelt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Roosevelt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt Middle School?
99.5% of students at Roosevelt Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (708) 410-3900
- Area population (ZIP 60104)
- 18,390
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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