Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocketship Southside Community Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocketship Southside Community Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rocketship Southside Community Prep's student population of 444 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocketship Southside Community Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Southside Community Prep is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1747 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
87%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship Southside Community Prep's ranking?
Rocketship Southside Community Prep is ranked #1747 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Southside Community Prep?
444 students attend Rocketship Southside Community Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rocketship Southside Community Prep students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Southside Community Prep?
Rocketship Southside Community Prep has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rocketship Southside Community Prep offer ?
Rocketship Southside Community Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocketship Southside Community Prep part of?
Rocketship Southside Community Prep is part of Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Southside Community Prep located?
Rocketship Southside Community Prep is located in the Layton Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Layton Park.
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