Summary:
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is the sole elementary public charter school in the Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District, serving students in grades K-5 in San Jose, California. The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with several grade levels outperforming the state average on standardized assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Despite serving a high percentage of students from low-income families, Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds has consistently improved its statewide ranking, moving from 2539 in 2021-2022 to 2076 in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top 35% of elementary schools in California.
One of the school's notable strengths is its performance on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 5th-grade students outperforming the state average in both ELA and Math. This academic achievement is particularly impressive given that 75% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's ability to support these students and help them achieve academic success is commendable.
However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.0% is relatively high, which could be an area of concern. High chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student achievement and overall school performance. This is an issue that the school may need to address through targeted interventions and support for families to ensure students are consistently attending classes and engaged in their learning.
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