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Roosevelt Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 813 students

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Posted October 10, 2010

Roosevelt School is an inner city school with high standards for the children. The teachers in the school find innovative ways to educate the children while maintaining high standards for all. The classrooms, although they may lack materials at times, do not lack compassion for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students35%
Female35%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education50%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant35%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former40%

Math

All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education25%
General education66%
English language learners44%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former49%
Limited English Proficient Former55%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students30%
Female33%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education39%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant30%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students62%
Female67%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education37%
General education75%
English language learners14%
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former45%
Limited English Proficient Former57%

Science

All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education47%
General education84%
English language learners43%
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former65%
Limited English Proficient Former74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students28%
Female30%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education34%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant28%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students70%
Female74%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former58%
Limited English Proficient Former59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 20%
Black 4% 17%
White 1% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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83 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 745-5300

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