McKinley Institute of Technology vs Rocketship Redwood City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 902 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Institute of Technology
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
Rocketship Redwood City
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | McKinley Institute of Technology Redwood City, California | Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 1,334 | #3180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12716 of 15,369 | #37441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 34.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Redwood City scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 25.8).
- •Rocketship Redwood City does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Rocketship Redwood City does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.2%).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 34.4).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology is the larger school with 476 students compared with 275.
- •McKinley Institute of Technology is a public school while Rocketship Redwood City is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley Institute of Technology better than Rocketship Redwood City?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Redwood City ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McKinley Institute of Technology and Rocketship Redwood City?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Institute of Technology: 476. Rocketship Redwood City: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Institute of Technology and Rocketship Redwood City rank in California?
McKinley Institute of Technology is 814th of 1,334 and Rocketship Redwood City is 3180th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).