Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Compass-bell Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass-bell Center's student population of 17 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass-bell Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
12%
12%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
29%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass-bell Center's ranking?
Compass-bell Center is ranked #696 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Compass-bell Center often compared to?
Compass-bell Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nasha Shkola Charter School, Brooklyn Center Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Compass-bell Center?
17 students attend Compass-bell Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Compass-bell Center students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass-bell Center?
Compass-bell Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Compass-bell Center offer ?
Compass-bell Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Compass-bell Center part of?
Compass-bell Center is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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