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Rocketship Futuro Academy

350 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA, 94065

About Rocketship Futuro Academy

Rocketship Futuro Academy is a public charter elementary school in Redwood City, California. It serves students in grades K–5. The school has about 650 students and a student-teacher ratio of 34:1, which is much higher than the state average in California. Rocketship Futuro Academy is based on the Rocketship Public Schools model, which focuses on longer learning times, data-driven teaching, and basic reading and math skills. The student body is very diverse, with most students coming from minority and multilingual backgrounds, mostly Hispanic/Latino. Based on data from U.S. News, 37% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and 46% show proficiency in reading. This puts the school close to the state averages for California. Rocketship Futuro Academy gets money from public charter school funds and offers programs for families, help with schoolwork, and chances to learn more. The school is known for its structured teaching style, diverse student body, and ongoing efforts to help students learn and grow.

Rocketship Futuro Academy Contact Information

Address

350 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA, 94065

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Phone

(925) 246-5537

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 46% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
34 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
654
Total Students
$87396
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2567 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rocketship Futuro Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.13%
Asian 6.73%
Hispanic 79.97%
Black 5.66%
Two+ Races 3.06%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.13%
Asian
6.73%
Hispanic
79.97%
Black
5.66%
Two+ Races
3.06%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 654
53.21%
348 Female
46.79%
306 Male

Student Population

654 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 34 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

353 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Innovate Public Schools recently named Rocketship Futuro Academy, which is part of the Rocketship Public Schools network, a Top Elementary School for Latino students in math. This shows how far the school has come in closing achievement gaps and making academic outcomes more fair across the state.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Rocketship Futuro Academy serve?

Ans. The school is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Q2. Is Rocketship Futuro Academy a school that is open to everyone or just a few people?

Ans. It is a charter school for the public.

Q3. Does the school have extra time for learning?

Ans. Yes, students go to school for longer days and take part in enrichment programs.

Q4. Are there any resources for English learners?

Ans. Yes, the school helps with language and schoolwork.

Q5. How does the school let students in?

Ans. You can get in for free through a public lottery.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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