Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Spark Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)61%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Spark Academy?
591 students attend Rocketship Spark Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rocketship Spark Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Spark Academy?
Rocketship Spark Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Spark Academy offer ?
Rocketship Spark Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Spark Academy part of?
Rocketship Spark Academy is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
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