Roosevelt Middle School
457 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Roosevelt Middle School, located at 36 Gilbert Place in West Orange, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the West Orange Public School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging academic environment. It focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal development and elective exploration.
Beyond its academic offerings, Roosevelt Middle School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and community engagement. The school environment is designed to support the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, often encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs that help students discover their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader West Orange community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Roosevelt Middle School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and community engagement. The school environment is designed to support the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, often encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs that help students discover their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader West Orange community.
457
Total Students
55.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic | 173 |
| Black | 160 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic173 (37.9%)
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Black160 (35.0%)
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White84 (18.4%)
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Two or More29 (6.3%)
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Asian9 (2.0%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | West Orange Public Schools |
| Phone: | (973)669-5373 |
| Website: | http://www.woboe.org/Domain/17 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 457 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 176 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 24 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
238
Grade 8
219
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 238 |
| Grade 8 | 219 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 226 | 49.5% |
| Male | 231 | 50.5% |
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