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#5009 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rocketship Rising Stars
Elementary School · Rocketship Rising Stars District · Redwood City, CA
A charter elementary school in Redwood City, CA where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Twin Dolphin Dr. Ste. 109, Redwood City, CA 94065
- Math 64% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 36.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocketship Rising Stars score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocketship Rising Stars sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Jason M. Dahl ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Los Arboles Literacy and Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Rocketship Spark AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Voices College-bound Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 337 | 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 Rising Stars District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,865NCES 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 Rising Stars is listed in Rocketship Rising Stars District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocketship Rising Stars
Rocketship Rising Stars is a public elementary school in Redwood City, CA, part of Rocketship Rising Stars District, serving approximately 614 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 36.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,009 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocketship Rising Stars
What grades does Rocketship Rising Stars serve?
Rocketship Rising Stars serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocketship Rising Stars?
Rocketship Rising Stars has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Rising Stars?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Rising Stars is 36.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocketship Rising Stars rank in CA?
Rocketship Rising Stars ranks #5,009 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rocketship Rising Stars's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocketship Rising Stars has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Rising Stars?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocketship Rising Stars has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Rocketship Rising Stars a charter school?
Yes, Rocketship Rising Stars is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocketship Rising Stars a Title I school?
No, Rocketship Rising Stars is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocketship Rising Stars?
70.0% of students at Rocketship Rising Stars 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
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- 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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