Rocketship Transformation Prep

Summary:

Rocketship Transformation Prep is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 269 students. The school is part of the Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc. district, which is ranked 422 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Rocketship Transformation Prep has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 4 school years, also receiving a 0-star rating.

The school faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.1% to 62.3% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Engleburg Elementary and Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary. Rocketship Transformation Prep students also perform poorly on the Forward Exam, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 52.07% statewide, and math proficiency was also low, with only 22.86% of 3rd graders and 7.69% of 5th graders meeting proficiency.

The school's high rates of poverty, with 52.33% to 92.31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years, suggest a strong correlation between poverty and student outcomes. Additionally, the school's relatively low per-student spending, ranging from $11,835 to $17,929, may be contributing to its poor academic performance, indicating potential challenges in attracting and retaining high-quality teachers and providing adequate resources to support student learning. Overall, the data suggests that Rocketship Transformation Prep is a struggling school that needs comprehensive intervention to address the complex challenges facing its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 5501 N 68th St N
       Milwaukee, WI  53218


(414) 501-1107

District: Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
1001st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,835 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.4%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.04. (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: African American (84.4%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocketship Transformation Prep is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Rocketship Transformation Prep employs 15 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocketship Transformation Prep is $11,835.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocketship Transformation Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocketship Transformation Prep 1001st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Rocketship Transformation 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 Transformation Prep

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Rank History for all students at Rocketship Transformation Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.79 972nd 1050 7.4%
2022 6.25 989th 1067 7.3%
2023 4.56 1016th 1067 4.8%
2024 4.04 1001st 1061 5.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rocketship Transformation Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.33 744th 748 0.5%
2023 12.52 759th 770 1.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocketship Transformation Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.57 937th 1004 6.7%
2022 6.75 949th 1017 6.7%
2023 4.70 977th 1010 3.3%
2024 4.19 963rd 1011 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocketship Transformation Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.96 905th 1003 9.8%
2022 7.88 932nd 1017 8.4%
2023 7.00 936th 1011 7.4%
2024 6.30 942nd 1012 6.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Rocketship Transformation Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.00 77th 138 44.2%
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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 Transformation Prep

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 2 64 2 9 0 0 2 0 79
2020 3 129 2 8 0 0 4 0 146
2021 2 172 2 25 2 0 5 0 208
2022 4 212 4 29 0 0 9 0 258
2023 4 227 3 24 0 0 11 0 269

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 Transformation Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 79 5.0 15.8 72.2
2020 146 8.0 18.2 67.1
2021 208 8.0 26.0 92.3
2022 258 10.0 25.8 52.3
2023 269 15.0 17.9 88.1

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 Transformation Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 79 5.0 15.8 72.2
2020 146 8.0 18.2 67.1
2021 208 8.0 26.0 92.3
2022 258 10.0 25.8 52.3
2023 269 15.0 17.9 88.1

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 Transformation Prep

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,792 (32.3%) $12,136 (67.7%) $17,929
2020 $3,211 (22.2%) $11,244 (77.8%) $14,454
2021 $1,831 (15.5%) $10,004 (84.5%) $11,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocketship Transformation 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocketship Transformation Prep)1010
   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 Transformation Prep)010
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc)197.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students79269
 240.5%
African American64227
 254.7%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic924
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White24
 100%
Two or More Races211
 450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.2%88.1%
 16%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Rocketship Transformation Prep.

Students at Rocketship Transformation Prep are 84% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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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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