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Theodore Roosevelt School
Elementary School · Binghamton City School District · Binghamton, NY
A Binghamton City School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9 OGDEN ST, Binghamton, NY 13901
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Theodore Roosevelt School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Theodore Roosevelt 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,987/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Binghamton), 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
$54,165
Median home value
$152,800
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Coolidge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Port Dickinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Broome-delaware-tioga BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,077 | 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.
Binghamton City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $28,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Theodore Roosevelt School is listed in BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theodore Roosevelt School
Theodore Roosevelt School is a public elementary school in Binghamton, NY, part of Binghamton City School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,535 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theodore Roosevelt School
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt School serve?
Theodore Roosevelt School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Theodore Roosevelt School rank in NY?
Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #4,535 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Theodore Roosevelt School's MySchoolScout rating?
Theodore Roosevelt School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Theodore Roosevelt School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Theodore Roosevelt School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Theodore Roosevelt School a charter school?
No, Theodore Roosevelt School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Theodore Roosevelt School a Title I school?
No, Theodore Roosevelt School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Theodore Roosevelt School?
74.7% of students at Theodore Roosevelt 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Broome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.5%
- Phone
- (607) 762-8283
- Area population (ZIP 13901)
- 19,730
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 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.
- 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 13901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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