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#9486 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rocketship Redwood City
Elementary School · Rocketship Redwood City District · Redwood City, CA
A charter elementary school in Redwood City, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Twin Dolphin Dr. Ste. 109, Redwood City, CA 94065
- Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 39.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocketship Redwood City score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocketship Redwood City sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 245 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rocketship Redwood City District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,978NCES 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 Redwood City is listed in Rocketship Redwood City District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocketship Redwood City
Rocketship Redwood City is a public elementary school in Redwood City, CA, part of Rocketship Redwood City District, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 39.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,486 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocketship Redwood City
What grades does Rocketship Redwood City serve?
Rocketship Redwood City serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocketship Redwood City?
Rocketship Redwood City has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Redwood City?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Redwood City is 39.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocketship Redwood City rank in CA?
Rocketship Redwood City ranks #9,486 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rocketship Redwood City's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocketship Redwood City has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Redwood City?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocketship Redwood City has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Rocketship Redwood City a charter school?
Yes, Rocketship Redwood City is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocketship Redwood City a Title I school?
No, Rocketship Redwood City is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocketship Redwood City?
83.4% of students at Rocketship Redwood City 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
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- 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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