The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School serves seventh and eighth grade students in Springfield, a mid-sized Ohio city that experienced significant manufacturing decline but has pursued downtown revitalization and attracted new residents, including a substantial population of Haitian immigrants in recent years. The school itself is a regular public middle school in the Springfield City School District, located at 721 E Home Rd in the 45503 zip code area.
The school's student body reflects Springfield's demographic composition: roughly half White, a substantial share Black, and notable populations of students identifying as two or more races or Hispanic. Enrollment is split fairly evenly between seventh and eighth grades. The school did not report the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, nor did it report counts for students with individualized education plans or English learners, so a parent seeking that information should contact the school directly.
The academic picture is one of significant challenge across all tested subjects. In English language arts, roughly a third of students scored at proficiency or above on Ohio's State Tests. Mathematics proficiency was notably lower, with roughly a sixth of students meeting the standard. Science proficiency, tested only for a portion of the grade band, fell between those two figures at roughly a quarter of students. Participation in testing was very high across all three subjects, exceeding in each case, so low proficiency reflects actual student performance rather than absent students. The school had only one year of state testing data available, so trend information was not accessible.
When placed against all other school buildings in Clark County, Roosevelt's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among schools with comparable data. A parent may want to look into further with the school what academic supports exist for students working below standard, what homework and tutoring resources the school offers, and what the school's targeted interventions are in math, where performance is particularly low.
The Springfield district itself reported stable funding through two recent ballot measures. In 2022, voters approved a continuing permanent improvement levy with no additional tax burden, securing annual funding for building maintenance and athletic facilities. A multi-year legal dispute over a bond levy was resolved in the district's favor in 2025, allowing the district to continue collecting that bond tax through the 2030s for past facility and technology upgrades, which avoids having to redirect millions from operating budgets.
Springfield itself sits in a housing market where median home values are below the state average but have appreciated modestly in recent years. Rental housing costs are below the national affordability benchmark, and the area's unemployment rate sits at typical national levels. The city has seen downtown revitalization with new housing construction, trail networks, and civic anchors including a renovated public library, museums, and brewing and dining establishments, though the closure of the Upper Valley Mall in 2021 removed a major retail draw. A new microtransit system launched in mid-2024 with service running weekdays, though outside the downtown core the area remains car-dependent.
For a family considering Roosevelt, the key question is whether the school's current academic performance aligns with your child's needs and your expectations for progress. The state test results show that most students are working below grade-level standard, and the school ranks among the lower-performing buildings in the county. That does not mean the school lacks dedicated staff or support programs, but a parent should gather specific information about what reading and math interventions exist, how the school identifies and serves struggling learners, and whether the school has made recent changes to address proficiency gaps.
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