Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School's ranking?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is ranked #454 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School often compared to?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
The graduation rate of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
420 students attend Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School offer ?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School part of?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Hot Lunch (All School Calendar)
May 10, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School (half day release for students) (All School Calendar)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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