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Rocketship Alma Academy
Elementary School · Rocketship Alma Academy District · Redwood City, CA
A charter elementary school in Redwood City, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Twin Dolphin Drive Ste. 109, Redwood City, CA 94065
- Math 38% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 30.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocketship Alma Academy score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocketship Alma Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redwood City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$213,361
Median home value
$1,847,000
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
81%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Rocketship Mateo Sheedy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Ernesto Galarza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Hammer Montessori at Galarza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rocketship Alma Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rocketship Alma Academy is listed in Rocketship Alma Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocketship Alma Academy
Rocketship Alma Academy is a public elementary school in Redwood City, CA, part of Rocketship Alma Academy District, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 30.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,900 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocketship Alma Academy
What grades does Rocketship Alma Academy serve?
Rocketship Alma Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocketship Alma Academy?
Rocketship Alma Academy has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Alma Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Alma Academy is 30.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocketship Alma Academy rank in CA?
Rocketship Alma Academy ranks #8,900 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rocketship Alma Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocketship Alma Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rocketship Alma Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocketship Alma Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Rocketship Alma Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rocketship Alma Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocketship Alma Academy a Title I school?
No, Rocketship Alma Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocketship Alma Academy?
74.3% of students at Rocketship Alma Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (877) 806-0920
- Area population (ZIP 94065)
- 11,620
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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