School Profile · San Jose
Rocketship Alma Academy: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Rocketship Alma Academy posts 33% meeting the standard and 11.4% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
198 West Alma Avenue, 95110 (opens in new tab)·Santa Clara County Office of Education·San Jose·Grades K-5·532 students·80% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(877) 806-0920·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
35
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #3,722 statewide · #11 of 14 in Santa Clara County Office of Education
Rocketship Alma Academy scores 35 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 35th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “33% proficient” and call it done. Rocketship Alma Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Jose, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Rocketship Alma Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
13%
15%
72%
Grade 3 · 28% proficient
9%
18%
73%
Grade 4 · 27% proficient
11%
29%
60%
Grade 5 · 40% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 2.7pp across grades; the floor rises 11.9pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
11.4%
State 21.3%
10.0pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
33.0%
State 42.7%
9.7pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+5.2pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
27.0%
State 17.9%
9.1pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.1%
State 1.6%
1.5pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Rocketship Alma Academy
35/100
This school
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 67
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
San Jose Unified · 0.8 mi
Solid
70/100
Booksin Elementary
San Jose Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
70/100
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Santa Clara County Office of Education · 1.6 mi
Solid
62/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic84.8%
White1.3%
Asian2.8%
Black9.4%
Other1.7%
GenderFemale 48.7%Male 51.3%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 80.5% (17pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
532
Near CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
12 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$131,345
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$81,491 – $152,166
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Rocketship Alma Academy in San Jose, 27.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 12.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Rocketship Alma Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (29.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 15.4 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 190 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−15.4pp
16.3% vs 31.7% overall · n=132
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−8.8pp
2.3% vs 11.1% overall · n=132
Math · English Learner−13.9pp
20.3% vs 34.2% overall · n=134
Math Exceeded · English Learner−4.7pp
7.0% vs 11.6% overall · n=134
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income190 tested
ELA 27.6%·Math 30.7%· +15.2pp vs district
Hispanic204 tested
ELA 29.2%·Math 33.2%· +14.6pp vs district
English Learner134 tested
ELA 15.9%·Math 20.3%· +10.5pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 13.3pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$131K
$46K above CA median
Median Home Value
$999K
$340K above CA median
Bachelor's+
39%
4pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
4.1 years avg experience
18 teachers · 22% first-year · 22% second-year
Teacher Credentials
32% fully credentialed
36.8% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
11.4%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 40th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
33.0%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 43th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+5.2pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 54th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
27.0%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 35th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.1%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 82 | 13% | 15% | 26% | 46% | 28% | −15 |
| Grade 4 | 77 | 9% | 18% | 17% | 56% | 27% | −18 |
| Grade 5 | 75 | 11% | 29% | 21% | 39% | 40% | −8 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 82 | 12% | 23% | 21% | 44% | 35% | −10 |
| Grade 4 | 78 | 4% | 29% | 38% | 28% | 33% | −8 |
| Grade 5 | 74 | 19% | 15% | 27% | 39% | 34% | −2 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 74 | 3% | 15% | 57% | 26% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 190 | 27.6% | +15 | −11 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 204 | 29.2% | +15 | −10 |
| English Learners | 132 | 15.9% | +10 | +6 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketship Alma Academy ← | — | 35 | 11.4% | 33.0% | +5.2 | 0.1% |
| Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary | 0.8 mi | 70 | 43.3% | 72.2% | +0.2 | 1.0% |
| Booksin Elementary | 2.4 mi | 70 | 48.6% | 75.1% | +3.2 | 1.5% |
| Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory | 1.6 mi | 62 | 36.2% | 59.9% | +18.1 | 0.5% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1483 → #1448 → #1347 → #2544 → #3722
What we can't show
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 11 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocketship Alma Academy a good elementary school?
Rocketship Alma Academy has a Scope Score of 35 out of 100, placing it in the 35th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,722 statewide. 11.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 10.0 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Rocketship Alma Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 33.0% of students at Rocketship Alma Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 11.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 21.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 11.4% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 468 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Rocketship Alma Academy rank in California?
Rocketship Alma Academy ranks #3,722 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 35th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Rocketship Alma Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Rocketship Alma Academy increases by 5.2 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Rocketship Alma Academy?
27.0% of students at Rocketship Alma Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.1%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Rocketship Alma Academy compare to other schools in San Jose?
Rocketship Alma Academy scores 35/100 (35th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 532 students. Use the schools in San Jose page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Rocketship Alma Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Rocketship Alma Academy in San Jose, 27.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 12.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Rocketship Alma Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (29.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 15.4 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 190 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.