ROOSEVELT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Roosevelt Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Dolton SD 148 school district, located in Dolton, IL with about 150 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 15 teachers, Roosevelt Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Junior High School is located in Dolton, Illinois, and serves as a public middle school within the Dolton School District 149. The school is dedicated to fostering an educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the junior high grade levels. By offering a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its adolescent student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.

As part of the broader Dolton educational landscape, Roosevelt Junior High focuses on closing achievement gaps and meeting the diverse needs of its local population. The school environment typically emphasizes the importance of attendance, positive student behavior, and collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families. While the school manages the specific challenges often associated with urban and suburban districts, it strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build foundational skills in core academic subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Junior High School at (708) 201-2071 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.