Compass Academy

2285 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
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Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, Compass Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compass Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Compass Academy's student population of 284 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
284 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Compass Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1704 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
33%
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10-14%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
88%
35%
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Black
5%
4%
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White
4%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass Academy's ranking?
Compass Academy is ranked #1704 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Compass Academy?
284 students attend Compass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Compass Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Academy offer ?
Compass Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Compass Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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