The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School OverviewÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School RankingsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½>
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
813 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
78 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)51%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)41%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)66%
21%
Black
(09-10)23%
17%
White
(09-10)9%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend No 17 T Roosevelt?
813 students attend No 17 T Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of No 17 T Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is No 17 T Roosevelt part of?
No 17 T Roosevelt is part of Elizabeth Public Schools.
Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Articles
Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.
