Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Redwood City ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Redwood City's student population of 314 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Rocketship Redwood City ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Redwood City is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
97%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
1%
20%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship Redwood City's ranking?
Rocketship Redwood City is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rocketship Redwood City often compared to?
Rocketship Redwood Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Clifford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Redwood City?
314 students attend Rocketship Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rocketship Redwood City students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Redwood City?
Rocketship Redwood City has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Redwood City offer ?
Rocketship Redwood City offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Redwood City part of?
Rocketship Redwood City is part of Rocketship Redwood City School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Redwood City located?
Rocketship Redwood City is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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