Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep's student population of 540 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer.
School Mascot
Rocketeers
School Rankings
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4641 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocketeers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep's ranking?
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is ranked #4641 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep often compared to?
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Millard Mccollam Elementary School, Ben Painter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep?
540 students attend Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep?
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep offer ?
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep part of?
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is part of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep located?
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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