Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Compass Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Compass Charter School's student population of 189 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1926 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
65%
32%
Black
17%
15%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4-H
4-H
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Compass is a public charter Let Me Learn Lab School (the only one in South Jersey) where students are taught to use the knowledge and understanding of how they learn to be successful life long learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Charter School's ranking?
Compass Charter School is ranked #1926 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Compass Charter School?
189 students attend Compass Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Compass Charter School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Charter School?
Compass Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Compass Charter School offer ?
Compass Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Compass Charter School part of?
Compass Charter School is part of Compass Academy Charter School District.
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