Serving 200 students in grades 6-8, Compass Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Compass Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Compass Academy's student population of 200 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Compass Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Academy is 0.22, 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
#1738 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
88%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Compass Academy's ranking?
Compass Academy is ranked #1738 out of 1,748 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Compass Academy?
200 students attend Compass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Compass Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Academy offer ?
Compass Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Academy part of?
Compass Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Compass Academy located?
Compass Academy is located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in Harvey Park.
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