Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Rising Stars ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 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: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocketship Rising Stars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rocketship Rising Stars's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocketship Rising Stars ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Rising Stars is 0.49, 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
#1855 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Rising Stars's ranking?
Rocketship Rising Stars is ranked #1855 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rocketship Rising Stars often compared to?
Rocketship Rising Starsis often viewed alongside schools like Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School, Stipe (Samuel) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Rising Stars?
614 students attend Rocketship Rising Stars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rocketship Rising Stars students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Rising Stars?
Rocketship Rising Stars has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Rising Stars offer ?
Rocketship Rising Stars offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Rising Stars part of?
Rocketship Rising Stars is part of Rocketship Rising Stars School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Rising Stars located?
Rocketship Rising Stars is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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