The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 17% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocketship United
Rocketship United is a charter elementary school in Nashville that serves kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Davidson County school district, a large consolidated city-county system. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from the district while remaining a publicly funded, tuition-free option for families. The school’s location on Plus Park Boulevard places it in the southeast part of Nashville, a fast-growing major city that functions as Tennessee’s capital and a hub for healthcare, music, and technology.
Rocketship United enrolls a school that is relatively small for its grade band. The student body is composed overwhelmingly of two demographic groups: students who identify as Hispanic and students who identify as Black, with very small numbers of white, Asian, and multiracial students. This is a school where the majority of children are from backgrounds historically underrepresented in many selective academic environments, and a parent considering this school will find a peer group that reflects that composition.
On state assessments, Rocketship United’s academic results show a substantial gap between its students and the state proficiency standard. In math, roughly one-third of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar. In English language arts, the share was slightly more than a quarter. In science, the proficiency rate was notably lower, with fewer than one in five students reaching the proficient level. These results place the school above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Davidson County on an overall proficiency index. Still, a parent looking at these numbers will see that a majority of students are not meeting the state’s academic benchmarks in any tested subject. This is an important characteristic of the school, and one a family would want to understand further by talking with the school about its instructional approach, its support for students who are below grade level, and any interventions it offers.
Because Rocketship United serves only through fourth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report. The school also did not report data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor on the percentage of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent who wants a full picture of the school’s student supports and resource allocation may need to ask the school directly for those counts. The school’s participation rate on state assessments was very high, which is a positive sign that students are present and taking the tests.
Nashville itself is a large and dynamic city. It has experienced rapid population growth, and the housing market reflects that demand. Home values in the school’s zip code have seen a modest decline recently, while rents have also ticked down slightly, though both remain at levels that make affordability a consideration for many families. The city is car-dependent overall, and the school’s location on a major boulevard means most families will drive their children. Nashville’s economy is strong and diversified, anchored by major employers in healthcare, insurance, music, and state government, and the presence of multiple universities means a range of services and cultural opportunities.
A parent considering Rocketship United is looking at a charter elementary school with a young, diverse student body and state test results that suggest many students need additional academic support. The school’s strengths lie in its charter structure, which can offer families a specific educational model, and its position within a large urban district that has many options. The main question a family would want to investigate is how the school is working to improve student proficiency, what programs it offers for children who are behind, and whether the school’s specific approach is a good fit for their child’s needs. The absence of detailed information on special populations and free-lunch eligibility means there are gaps in the public record that only a direct conversation with the school can fill.
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