Serving 48 students in grades 7-10, Compass Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Alternative School's student population of 48 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Alternative School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
29%
13%
White
48%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Alternative School's ranking?
Compass Alternative School is ranked #1574 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Compass Alternative School?
48 students attend Compass Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Compass Alternative School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Alternative School?
Compass Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Alternative School offer ?
Compass Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Compass Alternative School part of?
Compass Alternative School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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