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Theodore Roosevelt

13451 Merkel Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theodore Roosevelt ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Theodore Roosevelt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt's student population of 496 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Theodore Roosevelt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
34%
32%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theodore Roosevelt's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt is ranked #6082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt?
496 students attend Theodore Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Theodore Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt part of?
Theodore Roosevelt is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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