Serving 402 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 27:1 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (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 402 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential.
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Rocketship Discovery Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Discovery Prep is 0.29, 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
#5918 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship Discovery Prep's ranking?
Rocketship Discovery Prep is ranked #5918 out of 9,523 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
402 students attend Rocketship Discovery Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rocketship Discovery Prep students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 27:1, 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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