- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendale, CA
Theodore Roosevelt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061524001943
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Theodore Roosevelt Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061524001943 · Glendale, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 20.5:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Theodore Roosevelt Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Theodore Roosevelt Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 842
Theodore Roosevelt Middle
842 students
What this shows Theodore Roosevelt Middle reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Roosevelt Middle compares
Theodore Roosevelt Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Asian 7.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Theodore Roosevelt Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore Roosevelt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Roosevelt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Glendale
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt Middle
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
Theodore Roosevelt Middle has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Middle is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
68.6% of students at Theodore Roosevelt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt Middle is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
Theodore Roosevelt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Theodore Roosevelt Middle rank among middle schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Glendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt Middle, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.