Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School

10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Top 30%
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge 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 - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 0.25, 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)
#507 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
33%
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40-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
8%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
86%
52%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.25
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School's ranking?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is ranked #507 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
288 students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School offer ?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School part of?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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