Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Discovery Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Discovery Prep's student population of 401 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocketship Discovery Prep 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 Discovery Prep is 0.27, 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
#5977 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship Discovery Prep's ranking?
Rocketship Discovery Prep is ranked #5977 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rocketship Discovery Prep often compared to?
Rocketship Discovery Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Anne Darling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Discovery Prep?
401 students attend Rocketship Discovery Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rocketship Discovery Prep students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Discovery Prep?
Rocketship Discovery Prep has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Discovery Prep offer ?
Rocketship Discovery Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Discovery Prep part of?
Rocketship Discovery Prep is part of Rocketship Discovery Prep School District.
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