Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rocketship Transformation Prep's student population of 231 students has grown by 192% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship Transformation Prep is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1862 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
82%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship Transformation Prep's ranking?
Rocketship Transformation Prep is ranked #1862 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Rocketship Transformation Prep?
231 students attend Rocketship Transformation Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rocketship Transformation Prep students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Transformation Prep?
Rocketship Transformation Prep has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rocketship Transformation Prep offer ?
Rocketship Transformation Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rocketship Transformation Prep part of?
Rocketship Transformation Prep is part of Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Rocketship Transformation Prep located?
Rocketship Transformation Prep is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 6 other public schools located in Silver Spring.
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