Roosevelt Middle School

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499 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.

499

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	170
Black	167
Asian	23
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
170 (34.2 %)
Black
167 (33.6 %)
White
100 (20.1 %)
Two or More
36 (7.2 %)
Asian
23 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 252

Ungraded 51