D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Roosevelt High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 55% · Math 51% proficient · 11th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
D
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
2,039
Students
enrolled
30.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%11/100reading 10th percentile, math 13th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%44/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%48/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (−14 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (−18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (−5 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading -3 pts, math -5 pts35th percentile (list)
Black32%27%reading -2 pts, math -2 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -35 pts, math -37 pts0th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%45%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -17 pts, math -22 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4419 Center St
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50312
District 1908970
NCES School ID 190897000574
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50312

Understanding the community around Roosevelt High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,612
Per Capita Income $63,067
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%
High School or Higher 98.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,500
Median Rent $1,022
Owner-Occupied 65.0%
Renter-Occupied 35.0%
View full data for ZIP 50312 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Roosevelt High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.0%
Black 25.3%
Hispanic/Latino 17.3%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,039
Teachers (FTE) 66.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 30.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has 2,039 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.5:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School serve?
Roosevelt High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Roosevelt High School receive per student?
Roosevelt High School receives $16,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Roosevelt High School in 50312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,092
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,196
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
35.0%

Other Schools in 50312

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026