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Franklin D Roosevelt High School

Public | 9-12 | 620 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 31, 2010

Roosevelt High School, now Magnet School, has changed for the better. The administration and staff are all working together to make that school a better place. However, Dallas Independent School District needs to do a better job of taking the edifice!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2009

FDR is a terrible school. The kids don't get support from the teachers because the teachers probably feel that the students don't care enough to come,and get the extra help themselves. The teachers have there education and it's up to each individual to want there's. Time's have change and some kids just don't care about school. I blame the environment of the school. To much happening around in that area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2009

i think that this is a terrible school and things need to change before the community students are able to be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2008

I believe Roosevelt is not given credit where credit is due. There have been so many changes and all done in the best interest of students. While students not all like the rules and policies it doesnt mean the school or its administrators are bad.


Posted January 5, 2008

I am a alumni of FDR. I graduated 2006 in the top 10% and went on to college.. However FDR does not adequtly prepare their students for future success. Help is not often given to the students and it is a hassle attempting to get it. The teacher student relationships are unacceptable!! Teachers are suppose to be a rolemodle and a leader. The students of FDR are not thugs and gang members, but are actual students who want to lean and succeed in life however are held back with the lack of good teachers, the lack of reasources, and the lack of guidence.


Posted December 24, 2007

I attend this school class of 2009. To me the school is average,and the reason is because of the way we rank. Most of the teachers dont take the time to help students nor do they take the time of day to help out with what is needed for our school to be a sucess. The uniform policy is not just a rule that we must follow but to most of the students its a punishment. I say that the uniform policy is a punishment becase who in the world wants to be dressed like someone 5 days a week. Also there are plenty of other reasons why i rank Roosevelt as average but the last and finally reason is beacause of the image we have...the way the previous students acted or performed acts on us.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 11, 2005

Principal Leon Dudley really cares about his students. He is always finding creative ways to reach the kids. For him, this is not a career, its a calling and that attitude rubs off on everyone around him. The teachers really care and the parents understand the importance of commitment and involvement. This school is in a severely disadvantaged neighborhood, but the administration, faculty and staff don't let that stop them from preparing the students for the world outside their community.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
35%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students48%
Female50%
Male45%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Special education2%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English49%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
Gifted/talented68%

Reading

All Students72%
Female75%
Male70%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education16%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students70%
Female81%
Male60%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education0%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students49%
Female54%
Male45%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education0%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
Gifted/talented88%

Science

All Students53%
Female55%
Male52%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education0%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
Gifted/talented82%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female91%
Male73%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education15%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education53%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education24%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education29%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 82% 14%
Hispanic 18% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 73%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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525 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75203
Phone: (972) 925-6800

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