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Rocketship Education Company Culture
Rocketship Education Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Rocketship Education's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BCompensation
BRetention
B-CEO Rating
C+Happiness
C+Rocketship Education CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Preston Smith
67 /100
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Diversity at Rocketship Education
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Rocketship Education have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Rocketship Education
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Rocketship Education have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Rocketship Education eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-32
Rocketship Education employees are -32% more likely to recommend Rocketship Education as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Rocketship Education
Working at Rocketship Education is rated below average by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. Rocketship Education employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Rocketship Education’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Rocketship Education was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Rocketship Education
C-
Overall Company Culture at Rocketship Education is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
Rocketship Education ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterRocketship Education Employee Reviews
Out of 24 Rocketship Education employee reviews, 48% were positive. The remaining 52% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Rocketship Education improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 48% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 52% |
Positive Reviews From Rocketship Education Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?My students and families. My supportive coworkers
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The paycheck might be good but is not worth the stress or treatment from the leadership team.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Passion for educating inner city kids and closing the education gap.
Constructive Feedback From Rocketship Education Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership team. Recognizing that we are humans with separate lives. We aren't machines
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, inclusiveness, addressing expectations, being empathetic
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Ask questions that actually relate to the job, not questions to make a person feel uneducated. We know you have Masters and Bachelors you don't have to make people feel inferior.
Rocketship Education Company Information
Rocketship Education Company Overview
Rocketship Education is a network of charter K-5 schools focused on individualized learning.
Rocketship Education Mission, Vision & Values
Rocketship Education Mission & Values
To catalyze transformative change in low-income communities through a scalable and sustainable public school model that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.
| Headquarter | 420 Florence St., Suite 300 Palo Alto, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | rsed.org |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 8668684838 |
| Company Status | Private |
Rocketship Education Competitors
Rocketship Education competitors include The Minerva Project. Rocketship Education ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Rocketship Education compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Rocketship Education Employees
23 employees at Rocketship Education have reviewed Rocketship Education across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 23 Rocketship Education employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Rocketship Education are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Rocketship Education, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Rocketship Education are generally satisfied with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Rocketship Education are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Rocketship Education believe the environment at Rocketship Education is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Rocketship Education is extremely fast. About 20% of the employees at Rocketship Education work 8 hours or less, while 30% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Rocketship Education are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Rocketship Education - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Rocketship Education KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Rocketship Education's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Rocketship Education employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Rocketship Education CEO & Leadership
Rocketship Education CEO - Preston Smith
67 /100
Preston’s approval rate is just above average, putting Preston in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Preston Smith is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Rocketship Education offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Preston is most liked by Caucasian employees and Female employees. With Preston’s leadership, Rocketship Education employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Preston was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
Rocketship Education Leadership
The Rocketship Education Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Preston Smith, VP, Operations Carolyn Lynch, and Director Of Real Estate Harrison Tucker
Preston Smith CEO / President
Preston Smith serves as the CEO / President of Rocketship Education.
Carolyn Lynch VP, Operations
Carolyn Lynch serves as the VP, Operations for Rocketship Public Schools. Carolyn started at Rocketship Public Schools... read more
Harrison Tucker Director Of Real Estate
Harrison Tucker serves as the Director Of Real Estate for Rocketship Education. Harrison started at Rocketship Education... read more
Maria OHollearn Regional Director, Growth & Community Engagement
Maria OHollearn serves as the Regional Director, Growth & Community Engagement for Rocketship Public Schools. Maria... read more
Keysha Bailey Chief Financial Officer
Keysha Bailey serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Rocketship Education. Keysha started at Rocketship Education in... read more
Rocketship Education Salaries
How much does Rocketship Education pay?
How much do people at Rocketship Education get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Rocketship Education is $141,196, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $139,536, or $67 per hour.
At Rocketship Education, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $241,861 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $54,826 annually. Average Rocketship Education salaries by department include: Business Development at $107,001, Operations at $115,891, HR at $128,364, and Engineering at $158,942. Half of Rocketship Education salaries are above $139,536.
14 employees at Rocketship Education rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 13 employees at Rocketship Education rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $109k | $109k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $139k | $139k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
$141,196*
Average Compensation
$139,536*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Rocketship Education Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Rocketship Education
Diverse employees at Rocketship Education score the company 49/100 across various culture categories, placing Rocketship Education in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Rocketship Education across various culture dimensions.
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Rocketship Education Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Rocketship Education PTO
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Rocketship Education Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Rocketship Education
What is Rocketship Education address?
Rocketship Education location is at 420 Florence St., Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Rocketship Education?
Rocketship Education CEO is Preston Smith, their score by employees is 67
What is Rocketship Education eNPS?
The eNPS for Rocketship Education is -32
What is the salary for Developer in Rocketship Education?
Developer average salary in the US is 129k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Rocketship Education?
The average salaries for Engineering in Rocketship Education is 159k
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