Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
16%
Black
62%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus's ranking?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is ranked #1355 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus?
203 students attend Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus offer ?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus part of?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus located?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is located in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Orange Mound.
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