Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Compass-bell Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compass-bell Center's student population of 37 students has grown by 516% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A future without limit
School Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass-bell Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1733 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Compass-bell Center often compared to?
Compass-bell Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Center Middle School, Nasha Shkola Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Compass-bell Center?
37 students attend Compass-bell Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Compass-bell Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass-bell Center?
Compass-bell Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Compass-bell Center offer ?
Compass-bell Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass-bell Center part of?
Compass-bell Center is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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