North Star Academy vs Rocketship Redwood City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 881 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Academy
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
527 students
Rocketship Redwood City
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | North Star Academy Redwood City, California | Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 1,334 | #3180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #808 of 15,369 | #37441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 34.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 47% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 31.7).
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (96% vs 47%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 42%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 87.6%).
- •North Star Academy does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 34.4).
- •North Star Academy is the larger school with 527 students compared with 275.
- •North Star Academy 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 North Star Academy better than Rocketship Redwood City?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Academy ranks higher (84.6 vs 31.7 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 North Star Academy and Rocketship Redwood City?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Academy: 527. Rocketship Redwood City: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Academy and Rocketship Redwood City rank in California?
North Star Academy is 23rd of 1,334 and Rocketship Redwood City is 3180th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).