The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Roosevelt Intermediate School
Roosevelt Intermediate School is a regular public school in Westfield, New Jersey, serving students in sixth through eighth grades as part of the Westfield Public School District. The school sits in a town that is primarily a wealthy residential commuter community for New York City, with a median household income well above the state average and a walkable downtown core of independent shops, restaurants, and a train station providing rail access to Manhattan and Newark. Westfield’s population has seen only modest growth in recent decades, and the town is largely built out, with redevelopment centered on infill projects like the former Lord & Taylor site. No major recent district-level changes—such as referendums, curriculum overhauls, or property-tax shifts—were found in publicly available sources, so the academic picture presented here reflects the school as it currently operates.
Academically, Roosevelt performs strongly in English language arts and mathematics for the sixth and seventh grades, with proficiency rates that place the school in the top quartile among districts across Union County on a composite proficiency index. In sixth grade, the share of students meeting state standards in ELA is high, and math proficiency is similarly robust. Seventh grade results remain solid in both subjects, though the ELA rate is slightly lower than sixth grade. The picture shifts in eighth grade, where math proficiency drops sharply, and science proficiency also comes in well below the level seen in earlier grades. A parent considering this school may want to ask the administration and teachers how the eighth-grade math curriculum and instruction are structured, and whether any targeted supports are in place for students who struggle with the more advanced material. The 8th grade science results are similarly a point to explore further with the school, as they fall notably below the otherwise strong pattern.
The student body is small for a middle school, with an enrollment of several hundred students. The demographic makeup is predominantly White, with Asian and Hispanic students as the next largest groups, and a very small number of Black students and students of two or more races. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is extremely low, consistent with the high-income character of the surrounding community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided information, so the school’s special education and language support services are not described here. Chronic absenteeism and discipline data were also missing, leaving gaps in the picture of daily school climate and student engagement.
The community context heavily shapes the peer environment parents can expect. Westfield’s residents are among the wealthier in New Jersey, with median household income well over double the statewide figure. Housing values are correspondingly high, and rents are elevated, making this a high-cost area to enter. The downtown is active with year-round events, a historic theater, and a plaza with war memorials and a September 11 Memorial Park. Parks like Mindowaskin, Tamaques, and Lenape are spread through residential neighborhoods, not clustered downtown. The town lacks a dominant private employer; most working residents commute out, which reinforces the commuter-suburb character.
Roosevelt Intermediate School offers a middle school pathway within a district that overall performs well academically, as reflected in the early middle grades. The sharp drop in eighth-grade math and science is a specific area that families should investigate directly with the school to understand course sequencing, support resources, and how the school prepares students for the transition to high school. Without program offerings data or civil rights data, a full picture of elective choices, extracurricular access, and disciplinary equity is not available from this profile. The very low poverty rate and high local income suggest a student body that comes from largely advantaged backgrounds, which aligns with the strong early-grade test results. For a family already living in or moving to Westfield, Roosevelt is the neighborhood intermediate school, and its academic strengths in sixth and seventh grade are evident, while the eighth-grade results warrant a conversation with the school leadership.
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