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Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary

350 Twin Dolphin Dr. Ste. 109, Redwood City, CA, 94065

About Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary

Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary is a public charter school in Redwood City, California. It teaches kids from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) all the way up to 5th grade. The school has about 486 students and 32 teachers, which is a lot higher than the average for California. Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary is based on the Rocketship Public Schools model, which focuses on giving students more time to learn, using data to guide instruction, and teaching basic math and reading skills. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. The majority of them are Hispanic or Latino and come from backgrounds where they speak more than one language. According to U.S. News, 43% of students meet or exceed the standards for math proficiency, and 38% meet or exceed the standards for reading proficiency. This puts the school right in the middle of the pack for California. Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary gets money from the public charter school system.

Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary Contact Information

Address

350 Twin Dolphin Dr. Ste. 109, Redwood City, CA, 94065

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Phone

(877) 806-0920

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 38% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
32 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
486
Total Students
TOP 1957 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 1.85%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 82.51%
Black 10.29%
Two+ Races 1.23%
Native Am. 0.62%
White
1.85%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic
82.51%
Black
10.29%
Two+ Races
1.23%
Native Am.
0.62%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 486
46.3%
225 Female
53.7%
261 Male

Student Population

486 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

262 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary is now taking applications for the 2026–27 school year. The lottery is open until February 20, 2026. Families all over the Bay Area are encouraged to apply for this well-known charter school that focuses on personalized learning and community involvement.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School teach?

Ans. The school is for kids from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to 5th grade.

Q2. Is Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary a school that is open to everyone?

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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