Serving 168 students in grades 5-8, Compass Middle Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Middle Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Compass Middle Charter School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Moving Students in the right Direction
School Rankings
Compass Middle Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Middle Charter School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3622 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
43%
38%
Black
27%
21%
White
28%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Middle Charter School's ranking?
Compass Middle Charter School is ranked #3622 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Compass Middle Charter School often compared to?
Compass Middle Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gause Academy Of Leadership, Bartow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Compass Middle Charter School?
168 students attend Compass Middle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Compass Middle Charter School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Middle Charter School?
Compass Middle Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Compass Middle Charter School offer ?
Compass Middle Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Middle Charter School part of?
Compass Middle Charter School is part of Polk School District.
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