Serving 418 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Southside Community Prep's student population of 418 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocketship Southside Community Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Southside Community Prep is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1750 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
88%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #1750 out of 1,962 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
418 students attend Rocketship Southside Community Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rocketship Southside Community Prep students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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