Top Rankings
The Compass School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 217 students in The Compass School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public School in The Compass School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
312 Schools
# Students
217 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Compass School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 62 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.4%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
85%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,005 is less than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,510 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,357 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,309
$26,325
Spending / Student
$21,005
$25,182
Best The Compass School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Compass School District?
The Compass School District manages 1 public schools serving 217 students.
What is the rank of The Compass School District?
The Compass School District is ranked #12 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Compass School District?
85% of The Compass School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Compass School District?
The Compass School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is The Compass School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,005 is less than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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