Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School vs Roosevelt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 368 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Roosevelt Middle School
New Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford, Massachusetts | Roosevelt Middle School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,009 | #263 of 300 |
| National rank | #37040 of 50,301 | #12042 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 29.4).
- •Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Roosevelt Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.8).
- •Roosevelt Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School better than Roosevelt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School?
About 368 m in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School: 388. Roosevelt Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is 890th of 1,009 and Roosevelt Middle School is 263rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).