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Roosevelt Middle School

Middle School · New Bedford

119 Frederick Street, New Bedford, MA 02744

Enrollment

788

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.0

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#993 of 1,793

In New Bedford

#7 of 27

public schools

In district

#7 of 24

New Bedford

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Roosevelt Middle School

6.0/10

Middle School in New Bedford · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School

3.7/10

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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6.8/10

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About Roosevelt Middle School

Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford. Roosevelt Middle School serves approximately 788 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Roosevelt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Roosevelt Middle School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

34% of students at Roosevelt Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,022
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Roosevelt Middle School — Students at Roosevelt Middle School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 19.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 26.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
25.2%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27.4%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
20.2%
2022
Math
17.2%
ELA
26.2%
2023
Math
17%
ELA
22.5%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
17.8%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
20%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How Roosevelt Middle School Compares

See how Roosevelt Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.0/10
45th percentile in MA
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
69 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
34.3%

Location

119 Frederick Street, New Bedford, MA 02744

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roosevelt Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD (rated 7.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hastings Middle (rated 5.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Fairhaven), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New Bedford, see our New Bedford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford 0.2 mi 3.7
William H Taylor New Bedford 0.8 mi 6.8
Alfred J Gomes New Bedford 1.2 mi 5.1
John B Devalles New Bedford 1.1 mi 3.7
James B Congdon New Bedford 1.3 mi 4.4
ST JAMES - ST JOHN SCHOOL New Bedford 1.6 mi 5.1
NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD New Bedford 1.8 mi 7.0
Joseph Demello South Dartmouth 1.5 mi 7.9
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School New Bedford 2.0 mi 4.6
Andrew B. Cushman School Dartmouth 1.8 mi 6.3
Fairhaven High Fairhaven 2.3 mi 5.6
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy New Bedford 2.1 mi 3.1
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Fairhaven 2.3 mi 4.8
HOLY FAMILY HOLY NAME SCHOOL New Bedford 2.2 mi 5.8
Betsey B Winslow New Bedford 2.0 mi 4.4
Ellen R Hathaway New Bedford 2.2 mi 4.8
Trinity Day Academy New Bedford 2.4 mi 5.7
Hastings Middle Fairhaven 2.6 mi 5.7
Leroy Wood Fairhaven 2.3 mi 7.6
John Avery Parker New Bedford 2.6 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,841

Median Home Value

$344,800

Median Rent

$1,133/mo

Population

12,549

College Educated

13.4%

Homeownership

34.1%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Age

34.1

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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 788 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School is 11.4:1. 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 MA?

Roosevelt Middle School ranks #993 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Roosevelt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
788
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%

District

New Bedford
District Enrollment
12,488
Schools in District
24
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,022
District Rank
#7 of 24

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