Serving 37 students in grades 6-10, Compass Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Alternative School's student population of 37 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Alternative School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
43%
13%
White
30%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Alternative School's ranking?
Compass Alternative School is ranked #1493 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Compass Alternative School?
37 students attend Compass Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Compass Alternative School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Alternative School?
Compass Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Alternative School offer ?
Compass Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Compass Alternative School part of?
Compass Alternative School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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