ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Roosevelt Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 548 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Roosevelt Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Roosevelt Middle School, located in the East Lake district of Oakland, California, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the Oakland Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the OUSD system, the school works to integrate equity-based instructional practices, aiming to prepare its middle-schoolers for the transition to high school through a variety of core curriculum subjects and elective offerings.

The school is situated in a vibrant, urban neighborhood, which often plays a role in its community-focused programming. Roosevelt Middle emphasizes building strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families, striving to create a campus culture that is reflective of the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the Oakland community. While like many urban middle schools it faces the typical challenges of resource allocation and academic achievement gaps, it remains a focal point for local educational advocacy and community engagement in the 94606 area.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Middle at (510) 535-2877 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.