The Compass School

537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Compass School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in RI
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Compass School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

The Compass School's student population of 215 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
215 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The Compass School ranks within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Compass School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#65 out of 289 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
27%
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50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Compass School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Compass School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
30%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
88%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Compass School's ranking?
The Compass School is ranked #65 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are The Compass School often compared to?
The Compass Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend The Compass School?
215 students attend The Compass School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of The Compass School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Compass School?
The Compass School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Compass School offer ?
The Compass School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Compass School part of?
The Compass School is part of The Compass School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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