Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Summary:

Rocketship Southside Community Prep is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 444 students. Despite being part of the Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc. district, which is one of the lowest-performing districts in the state, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Wisconsin elementary schools and struggles to serve its high-needs student population effectively.

Rocketship Southside Community Prep has very low academic performance, with proficiency rates on the Forward Exam that are significantly lower than the state averages, often by 30-40 percentage points. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.03% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 52.07%. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.2% to 57.9% over the past 5 years, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 64.24% to 83.9% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby traditional public schools, such as U.S. Grant School, Manitoba Elementary, and Lincoln Avenue Elementary, also have very low academic performance and high poverty rates, but they generally outperform Rocketship Southside Community Prep. Additionally, the public charter school ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes, which is slightly farther away, has significantly better academic outcomes than Rocketship Southside Community Prep, despite serving a similarly disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 3003 W Cleveland Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53215


(414) 455-3539

District: Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
926th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,581 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.6%
African American:
6.8%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocketship Southside Community Prep ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.6%), African American (6.8%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocketship Southside Community Prep is 22.2. (See more...)
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Compare Rocketship Southside Community Prep employs 20 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocketship Southside Community Prep is $10,581.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocketship Southside Community Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocketship Southside Community Prep 926th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Rocketship Southside Community Prep in the ranking list.)

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Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc 422nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocketship Southside Community Prep

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Rank History for all students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.68 891st 1037 14.1%
2021 13.08 925th 1050 11.9%
2022 13.93 939th 1067 12.0%
2023 11.41 943rd 1067 11.6%
2024 13.83 926th 1061 12.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.18 99th 275 64.0%
2021 46.25 92nd 222 58.6%
2022 47.21 111th 248 55.2%
2023 43.77 126th 249 49.4%
2024 53.44 103rd 269 61.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.68 671st 742 9.6%
2021 27.13 575th 746 22.9%
2022 21.56 644th 748 13.9%
2023 19.25 676th 770 12.2%
2024 25.93 625th 790 20.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.64 698th 874 20.1%
2021 24.43 709th 847 16.3%
2022 22.13 743rd 859 13.5%
2023 15.77 795th 871 8.7%
2024 23.62 731st 866 15.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.33 831st 1002 17.1%
2021 16.33 875th 1004 12.8%
2022 14.66 891st 1017 12.4%
2023 13.36 885th 1010 12.4%
2024 14.44 882nd 1011 12.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.00 867th 1002 13.5%
2021 13.27 885th 1003 11.8%
2022 16.20 878th 1017 13.7%
2023 11.82 894th 1011 11.6%
2024 15.53 877th 1012 13.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.20 160th 266 39.8%
2021 45.50 135th 274 50.7%
2024 34.12 220th 331 33.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rocketship Southside Community Prep

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 9 9 1 472 1 0 1 0 493
2020 108 19 1 387 1 0 7 0 523
2021 16 15 1 463 1 1 6 0 503
2022 15 20 1 425 1 1 4 0 467
2023 17 30 4 389 0 0 4 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocketship Southside Community Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 493 18.8 26.2 76.7
2020 523 20.1 26.0 73.4
2021 503 19.0 26.4 83.9
2022 467 21.0 22.1 64.2
2023 444 20.0 22.2 81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocketship Southside Community Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 493 18.8 26.2 76.7
2020 523 20.1 26.0 73.4
2021 503 19.0 26.4 83.9
2022 467 21.0 22.1 64.2
2023 444 20.0 22.2 81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocketship Southside Community Prep

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,645 (14.8%) $9,491 (85.2%) $11,136
2020 $1,184 (11.5%) $9,142 (88.5%) $10,326
2021 $1,899 (17.9%) $8,682 (82.1%) $10,581

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocketship Southside Community Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 891st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 943rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)18.811.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)17.711
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)21.74.8
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)197.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)29.623.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)29.618
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)26.815.3
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)26.812.4
 14.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)28.632.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)28.624.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)25.711.9
 13.9%
   4th Grade Science (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)25.79.1
 16.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)32.122
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)32.118.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Southside Community Prep)42.624
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)42.616.9
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493444
 9.9%
African American930
 233.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic472389
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White917
 88.9%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%81.3%
 4.6%


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Students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep are 88% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% White.

Rocketship Southside Community Prep ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Rocketship Southside Community Prep.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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