The top reported proficiency rate is 87% in English language arts. The lowest is 66% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Roselle Middle School
Roselle Middle School is a small public middle school serving sixth through eighth grade in the northwest Chicago suburb of Roselle, which straddles DuPage and Cook counties. The school's enrollment is stable across its three grades, drawn from a residential community with a strong white majority and a modest Hispanic presence. The student body reflects the wider demographic makeup of the village, which is primarily residential and anchored by a small downtown core near the Metra station, surrounded by Craftsman bungalows, mid-century ranches, and newer homes in wealthier neighborhoods.
On state testing, Roselle Middle School shows mixed results. In English language arts, the school's performance is notably stronger, with sixth graders reaching proficiency at a rate well above two-thirds, seventh graders pushing toward nine-tenths proficiency, and eighth graders reaching near-nine-tenths proficiency. Mathematics scores are lower. Sixth graders reach about seven-tenths proficiency, seventh graders drop to about two-thirds proficiency, and eighth graders settle at about two-thirds proficiency. Science testing data is limited to eighth grade, where students reach near four-fifths proficiency. All students tested participated fully in the assessments across all grades and subjects where data is reported. State testing data for earlier grades (3-5) was not available, as those grades are not part of this middle school's enrollment.
When compared to other districts in DuPage County, Roselle Middle School's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile. This is a meaningful strength: the school's combined performance across reading, math, and science exceeds the performance of three-quarters of school-serving districts in its county peer group.
Enrollment data and demographic information are the only other figures available from the school's basic directory. The school does not report data on free-or-reduced-price lunch participation, special education enrollment, or English learner populations, which is not uncommon for schools that do not receive Title I federal funding designation or may not have administrative protocols capturing those figures. Chronic absenteeism and four-year graduation rates do not apply to a middle school.
The district, Roselle School District 12, has not announced recent curriculum or referendum changes affecting the school within the last several years. The broader community context shows an active village focused on downtown redevelopment, new mixed-use housing, and improved pedestrian and cycling connections to the Metra station. Housing values in the Roselle zip code area are appreciating modestly, and the market supply and demand appear balanced relative to recent history.
For a family considering this middle school, the key takeaway is a school that demonstrates strength in reading and writing while showing room for growth in math proficiency, set in a small, stable school environment within a village actively investing in its character and connections.
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