The top reported proficiency rate is 15% in Math. The lowest is 12% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep is a public charter elementary school in Northeast Washington, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates under the Rocketship Education DC PCS charter network, a network focused on elementary education in the District. The school sits on Third Street NE in the 20011 zip code, a residential part of the city well north of the monumental core.
The school serves a modestly sized student body for an elementary campus, with enrollment concentrated in the early grades. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten together account for a substantial portion of the roster, and the upper grades thin out considerably by fifth grade. The student population is predominantly Black, with a sizable Hispanic enrollment and very small numbers of students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, and the same is true for English learner status and individualized education program participation. These gaps mean a parent looking for information about how the school supports economically disadvantaged students, English learners, or students with disabilities will need to ask the school directly.
On the most recent DC state assessment, covering grades three through eight in the 2024-25 school year, the school's proficiency rates were low in both tested subjects. Math proficiency sat well below what most DC schools report, and English language arts was lower still. Both figures point to a school where the majority of tested students are not yet meeting state grade-level expectations. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say from the provided data whether these results represent a decline, stability, or improvement over time. A parent may want to ask the school how it is responding to these results and what interventions or supports are in place for struggling students.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report and no high school course access data such as AP or dual-credit offerings. The school does not serve grades that would generate those metrics. No information was available on discipline rates, attendance patterns, staffing ratios, or specific program offerings beyond what is implied by the grade band and charter network model. Rocketship schools are generally known for a structured, technology-integrated approach to instruction, but the provided data does not include details about this campus's specific pedagogy or enrichment programs, so that characterization stays at the network level.
The surrounding housing market in the 20011 zip code carries typical home values above the DC state benchmark and well above national figures, reflecting the broader cost of living in the District. Rents in the area are also elevated relative to national norms, consistent with Washington's position as a high-cost city. Home values in this zip code have dipped modestly year over year, tracking a similar softening seen at the state level. For families considering the area, this is a neighborhood where housing costs are a real factor, though charter schools like Rocketship draw from across the city rather than tying admission to a specific attendance zone.
Washington itself is a city shaped by the federal government, which dominates employment and anchors much of the civic and cultural life. The National Mall, the Smithsonian museums, and the monument-lined core create a distinctive public landscape unlike any other American city. The broader metro area, stretching into Maryland and Virginia, is among the largest in the country. Within this context, Rocketship Infinity Community Prep occupies a specific niche: a small charter elementary campus serving a predominantly Black and Hispanic student body in a Northeast neighborhood, with state assessment results that indicate real academic challenges in the tested grades. Families drawn to the Rocketship model and seeking an elementary option in this part of the city will want to look closely at how the school addresses those proficiency gaps and what supports exist for students working below grade level.
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