Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 25%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roosevelt Center's student population of 60 students has grown by 160% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roosevelt Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
12%
45%
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)25%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt Center?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt Center is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roosevelt Center?
60 students attend Roosevelt Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Roosevelt Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Center?
Roosevelt Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Center offer ?
Roosevelt Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roosevelt Center part of?
Roosevelt Center is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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