Enrollment
270
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milwaukee, WI
Roosevelt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550960001238
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Middle ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+143% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt Middle
Roosevelt Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 143% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 270 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 270 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milwaukee's middle schools, it stands alongside Wedgewood Park School (541 students): Roosevelt Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 12.6:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Roosevelt Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roosevelt Middle compares
Roosevelt Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 143% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 143% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Roosevelt Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Roosevelt Middle.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Roosevelt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wedgewood Park School
Standard public school
541 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Morse Mid
Standard public school
383 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
309 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Carmen Middle School South
Standard public school
191 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Standard public school
188 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Middle
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle?
Roosevelt Middle has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Middle?
93.5% of students at Roosevelt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Middle is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Middle?
Roosevelt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt Middle rank among middle schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Middle ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Roosevelt Middle a good school?
Roosevelt Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Roosevelt Middle, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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