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#993 of 1,793 schools in MA
Roosevelt Middle School
Middle School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
119 Frederick Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
- Math 16% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Middle School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Roosevelt Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bedford), 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
$54,841
Median home value
$344,800
Median rent
$1,133/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02744; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Preparatory School New BedfordPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Our Sisters' SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Hastings MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Dartmouth MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 787 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Bedford
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #7 of 24
- District spending per student
- $23,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt Middle School is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 788 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (508) 997-4511
- Area population (ZIP 02744)
- 12,549
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02744; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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