Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Compass Community School Frayser Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Community School Frayser Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Community School Frayser Campus's student population of 210 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Community School Frayser Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Community School Frayser Campus is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
66%
14%
Black
31%
21%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Community School Frayser Campus's ranking?
Compass Community School Frayser Campus is ranked #1535 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Compass Community School Frayser Campus?
210 students attend Compass Community School Frayser Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Compass Community School Frayser Campus students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Community School Frayser Campus?
Compass Community School Frayser Campus has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Community School Frayser Campus offer ?
Compass Community School Frayser Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Compass Community School Frayser Campus part of?
Compass Community School Frayser Campus is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Compass Community School Frayser Campus located?
Compass Community School Frayser Campus is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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