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#5972 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rocketship Discovery Prep
Elementary School · Rocketship Discovery Prep District · Redwood City, CA
A charter elementary school in Redwood City, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Twin Dolphin Drive Ste. 109, Redwood City, CA 94065
- Math 39% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 33.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocketship Discovery Prep score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocketship Discovery Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Darling ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Empire Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| San Antonio ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 351 | 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.
Rocketship Discovery Prep District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,348NCES 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 Discovery Prep is listed in Rocketship Discovery Prep District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocketship Discovery Prep
Rocketship Discovery Prep is a public elementary school in Redwood City, CA, part of Rocketship Discovery Prep District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 33.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,972 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocketship Discovery Prep
What grades does Rocketship Discovery Prep serve?
Rocketship Discovery Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocketship Discovery Prep?
Rocketship Discovery Prep has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Discovery Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Discovery Prep is 33.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocketship Discovery Prep rank in CA?
Rocketship Discovery Prep ranks #5,972 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rocketship Discovery Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocketship Discovery Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Discovery Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocketship Discovery Prep has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Rocketship Discovery Prep a charter school?
Yes, Rocketship Discovery Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocketship Discovery Prep a Title I school?
No, Rocketship Discovery Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocketship Discovery Prep?
67.8% of students at Rocketship Discovery Prep 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
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- 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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