Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy's student population of 330 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy is 0.29, 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)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy?
330 students attend Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy?
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy offer ?
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy part of?
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy is part of Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy located?
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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