Rocketship Alma Academy District

The Rocketship Alma Academy District consists of a single elementary public charter school, Rocketship Alma Academy, serving grades K-5 in San Jose, California. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in mathematics, it faces several challenges that have contributed to a declining statewide ranking over the past three years.

Rocketship Alma Academy's performance on English Language Arts/Literacy and Science assessments is below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 30.77% to 50.77% in ELA and only 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% and 32.68%, respectively. The school also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 15.2%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 76.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 1790 out of 5883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3100 out of 5862 in 2023-2024, indicating that its performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. Addressing the school's underperformance in core subject areas, high chronic absenteeism, and the needs of its disadvantaged student population could be crucial for improving student outcomes and the school's overall standing.