Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Compass Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Academy Charter School's student population of 176 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Academy Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
63%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
11%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4-H
4-H
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Compass is a public charter Let Me Learn Lab School (the only one in South Jersey) where students are taught to use the knowledge and understanding of how they learn to be successful life long learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Academy Charter School's ranking?
Compass Academy Charter School is ranked #1937 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Compass Academy Charter School?
176 students attend Compass Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Compass Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Academy Charter School?
Compass Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Compass Academy Charter School offer ?
Compass Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Compass Academy Charter School part of?
Compass Academy Charter School is part of Compass Academy Charter School District.
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