Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge 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 - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 0.24, 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
#902 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 - Wheat Ridge Charter School's ranking?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is ranked #902 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
288 students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School offer ?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School part of?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge 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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