Theodore Roosevelt

About Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was an influential American president who served from 1901-1909. He was the 26th president of the United States and was the youngest president to ever serve. He was known for his progressive ideals, and for his commitment to conservation and environmentalism.
Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York City and was educated at Harvard and Columbia. He was a prolific writer, publishing 35 books and hundreds of articles. He was also a skilled politician, and was known for his charisma and energy.
During his presidency, Roosevelt pushed for reforms such as the Pure Food and Drug Act, the Meat Inspection Act, and the establishment of the National Park System. He also worked to end corruption in government, and was instrumental in the passage of the Hepburn Act, which regulated railroad rates.
Roosevelt was also a strong advocate for peace, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his efforts in negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War. He was also a strong believer in the importance of international relations, and was the first president to travel abroad while in office.
Theodore Roosevelt was an influential president who left a lasting impact on the United States. His commitment to conservation and environmentalism, as well as his dedication to reform and international relations, have helped shape the country we know today.

Address:	13451 Merkel Ave. Paramount, CA 90723
Phone:	(562) 602-8056
Site:	paramount.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	558 students

Overview Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt serves 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Theodore Roosevelt placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.