Compass Center serves 20 students in grades 5-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-11
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Center's student population of 20 students has grown by 566% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Compass Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Compass Center?
20 students attend Compass Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Compass Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Center?
Compass Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Compass Center offer ?
Compass Center offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Compass Center part of?
Compass Center is part of Jacksonville ISD School District.
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