ROOSEVELT INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Roosevelt International Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 983 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 44 teachers, Roosevelt International Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 International Middle School, located in the vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, is a specialized magnet school that operates as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school places a heavy emphasis on the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), which is designed to foster critical thinking, global citizenship, and cultural awareness. By integrating rigorous academic standards with an inquiry-based approach, Roosevelt encourages students to connect their classroom learning to real-world issues, preparing them for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its diverse and inclusive environment, which reflects the eclectic character of the surrounding San Diego community. Roosevelt offers a wide array of elective programs—including world languages, performing arts, and technology—that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents. With a strong commitment to community involvement and a focus on developing "internationally-minded" learners, the school creates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become principled, balanced, and communicative participants in a global society.

For more information, contact Roosevelt International Middle at (619) 293-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.