ROCKETSHIP SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY PREP

Rocketship Southside Community Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 531 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Rocketship Southside Community Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rocketship Southside Community Prep (RSCP) is a public charter school located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As part of the national Rocketship Public Schools network, the campus serves students in grades K4 through 5 with a focus on narrowing the achievement gap. The school operates on a philosophy that combines personalized learning with a strong culture of community engagement, emphasizing high academic expectations for all students regardless of their socioeconomic background.

The school’s instructional model is noted for its "blended learning" approach, which integrates traditional classroom teaching with individualized digital instruction to help students progress at their own pace. Beyond academics, Rocketship places a heavy emphasis on "holistic" education, incorporating daily physical education, enrichment programs, and a focus on social-emotional development. By maintaining strong partnerships with families through regular home visits and community meetings, the school aims to create a supportive environment that prepares its diverse student population for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

For more information, contact Rocketship Southside Community Prep at (414) 455-3539 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.