The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in English language arts. The lowest is 2% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Roosevelt El
Roosevelt Elementary is a small school serving grades three through five in the Edgewood Independent School District, located in San Antonio. The school sits in a neighborhood that is almost entirely Hispanic and Latino, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a high-poverty school in a high-poverty district, and the academic results reflect that context.
On state testing, Roosevelt's proficiency rates are well below the state standard. In English language arts, less than one in five fourth-graders met or exceeded the state standard on the STAAR assessment, while about one in three fifth-graders did. In math, roughly one in five students at each grade achieved proficiency. Science performance was particularly low, with only a very small number of fifth-graders meeting the standard. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Bexar County districts. These are not strong numbers, and a parent should look into what literacy and math supports the school has in place and how it plans to move students forward.
The school is part of Edgewood ISD, a district that has been navigating significant change. In 2023, the district closed two schools in response to declining enrollment driven by demographic shifts and charter-school competition. The district later approved a partnership with a charter network to operate one of its middle schools, drawing community concern about transparency. More relevant to Roosevelt: seven Edgewood campuses, including Roosevelt listed as Roosevelt Dual Language Academy in district materials, were placed on state-required turnaround plans following the 2024-25 ratings. This means the school must implement a TEA-approved improvement plan. The district has also introduced specialized choice models, including two-way dual language programs and single-gender leadership schools, as part of a broader redesign.
Roosevelt's location is in a part of San Antonio characterized by dense, older residential neighborhoods and modest housing values. The area is adjacent to both the city's historic inner core and sprawling suburban edges. Public transit is available through VIA Metropolitan Transit. The city itself is one of the fastest-growing in the country, though Edgewood ISD's enrollment has declined, so families should understand that the school's resources are under some strain.
Data on the school's special education enrollment and English learner population were not available. Information on school discipline, staffing levels, and detailed course or program offerings beyond the dual-language structure was also not provided. A parent considering this school would benefit from direct conversation with the principal about the turnaround plan, what specific interventions are underway in reading and math, how long students have been in dual-language instruction if applicable, and what the school expects to accomplish over the next two years.
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