Summary:
The Rocketship Rising Stars District in San Jose, California, contains one elementary school, Rocketship Rising Stars, serving grades K-5 with 621 students and operating as part of a high-performing charter district ranked in the 85th percentile statewide.
Rocketship Rising Stars is a standout for its exceptional mathematics achievement, with nearly 69% of students proficient, outperforming the state average by over 30 percentage points. The school also excels in English Language Arts, surpassing the state average. It has consistently earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, placing it in the top 20% of all California elementary schools. This strong performance is particularly notable given that nearly 65% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
An interesting finding is the school's efficiency, achieving these results with a higher student-teacher ratio and per-student spending near the state average. While performance remains high, its statewide ranking has slightly declined over the past three years, and chronic absenteeism is marginally above the state average, presenting areas for attention. Overall, the school demonstrates that students from various backgrounds can achieve high academic success through effective instructional models.
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