Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy

2335 Raynolds Place Se
Washington, DC 20020
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10
Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy's student population of 428 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#209 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
19%
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5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
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Black
98%
63%
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White
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13%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy's ranking?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy is ranked #209 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy?
428 students attend Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy offer ?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy part of?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy is part of Rocketship Education DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy located?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy is located in the Garfield Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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