Serving 26 students in grades 6-12, Compass-bell Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass-bell Center's student population of 26 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass-bell Center is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
23%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass-bell Center's ranking?
Compass-bell Center is ranked #1810 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Compass-bell Center often compared to?
Compass-bell Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nasha Shkola Charter School, Brooklyn Center Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Compass-bell Center?
26 students attend Compass-bell Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Compass-bell Center students are Two or more races, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass-bell Center?
Compass-bell Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Compass-bell Center offer ?
Compass-bell Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Compass-bell Center part of?
Compass-bell Center is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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