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Rocketship Alma Academy vs. Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Rocketship Alma Academy
198 West Alma Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94065
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School
788 Locust St.
Redwood City, CA 94065
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Alma Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
526 students
486 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocketship Alma Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocketship Alma Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocketship Alma Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
32:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Alma Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2417 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#3931 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocketship Alma Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocketship Alma Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocketship Alma Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocketship Alma Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
114
98
Grade 1 Students
89
71
Grade 2 Students
88
90
Grade 3 Students
80
81
Grade 4 Students
87
79
Grade 5 Students
68
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocketship Alma Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocketship Alma Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocketship Alma Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocketship Alma Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocketship Alma Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocketship Alma Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocketship Alma Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocketship Alma Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rocketship Alma Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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