Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Rising Stars ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Rising Stars's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rocketship Rising Stars is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rocketship Rising Stars often compared to?
Rocketship Rising Starsis often viewed alongside schools like Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School, Stipe (Samuel) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Rising Stars?
608 students attend Rocketship Rising Stars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rocketship Rising Stars students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Rising Stars?
Rocketship Rising Stars has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Rising Stars offer ?
Rocketship Rising Stars offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Rising Stars part of?
Rocketship Rising Stars is part of Rocketship Rising Stars School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Rising Stars located?
Rocketship Rising Stars is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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