Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School's ranking?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is ranked #993 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School often compared to?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
The graduation rate of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
424 students attend Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School offer ?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School part of?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break (2024 - 2025 All School Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School for all (2024 - 2025 All School Calendar)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
All student return from Spring Break (2024 - 2025 All School Calendar)
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Hot Lunch (2024 - 2025 All School Calendar)
May 09, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of Before/After Care at both campuses (2024 - 2025 All School Calendar)
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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