Academic Performance
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
Mathematics2 grades reported
Grade 3
22%
Grade 5
78%
English Language Arts1 grade reported
Grade 5
65%
Science1 grade reported
Grade 5
45%
Located in HOUSTON, TX. Serving grades PK through 05.
Roosevelt Elementary serves prekindergarten through fifth grade in East Houston and enrolls a small school population with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The vast majority of students are Hispanic, with a smaller share identifying as Black and a minimal share as white.
In math, Roosevelt shows an uneven profile across its tested grades. In third grade, proficiency rates are low, with most students falling below the state's proficiency threshold. Performance strengthens noticeably by fifth grade, where a majority of students meet or exceed proficiency in math. Fourth-grade testing data is too limited to report. In English language arts, fifth-grade students perform at a moderate level, with about half meeting proficiency, while third- and fourth-grade data are unavailable or limited. Science testing occurs only in fifth grade, where fewer than half the students meet proficiency.
Across all subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Harris County schools, a meaningful position that reflects strength relative to the broader district landscape. The trend data available shows that about a third of students across the school reached the "masters" proficiency level, roughly half reached "meets," and the remainder approached proficiency or fell short.
Roosevelt is part of Houston ISD, which has been under state takeover management since 2023, meaning families have no elected local school board. The district has implemented the New Education System (NES), a standardized instructional model with scripted curricula, daily timed assessments, longer school days, and stricter classroom oversight that has spread to dozens of campuses. Roosevelt does not appear to operate under the NES model based on available data, so the school's day-to-day instructional approach may differ from that district-wide push. NES schools receive significantly more per-student funding than non-NES campuses.
The takeover has also reshaped school facilities: libraries at many reformed schools have been converted into spaces partly used for students with disciplinary issues, with traditional librarian positions eliminated. The district is also contending with accelerated enrollment declines; over the past two years the system has lost a substantial number of students, prompting the board of managers in February 2026 to vote to close or consolidate several campuses after the school year ends. Parents should confirm whether Roosevelt is affected.
The housing market in Roosevelt's zip code shows home values that have declined modestly year-over-year, while rental rates have ticked upward slightly. The cost of housing in the area is below state and national benchmarks, and affordability metrics suggest that median rents consume about a fifth of household income while a mortgage on a home at the median listing price would be roughly two-thirds higher. The area sits within Harris County, which has moderate housing supply but is experiencing slower new-listing activity than a year ago.
Houston itself is a rapidly growing, car-dependent city without traditional zoning that allows residential and commercial uses to mix. The city has compact walkable districts downtown and in the Museum District and has invested in pedestrian infrastructure, but daily life in most neighborhoods relies on driving. Growth is accelerating outward to suburbs, while downtown's residential population has grown substantially in recent years. The economy is anchored by energy, healthcare, aerospace, and logistics, with major employers including oil and gas companies, the Texas Medical Center, and large retailers.
A parent evaluating Roosevelt would want to confirm the school's actual NES status, clarify what instructional model guides daily instruction, and check whether it is among the campuses facing closure.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.
All reported measures, by topic.