Summary:
The Rocketship Public Schools district in Texas operates a single elementary school, Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary, which serves a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population. The school faces significant challenges, with academic performance well below the state averages in both reading and mathematics proficiency.
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary has a student population that is 71.99% African American and 23.13% Hispanic, with only small percentages of White and Asian students. The school's academic performance is concerning, with just 14.29% of 3rd graders and 22.92% of 4th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. In STAAR Mathematics, only 10.91% of 3rd graders and 14.29% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far below the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%.
The school also serves a high-poverty student population, with 78.83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This economic disadvantage may contribute to the academic underperformance and highlights the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school's students. Overall, the data suggests that Rocketship Public Schools and its sole elementary school, Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary, have significant work to do in order to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for the community they serve.
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