Oakhaven Elementary vs Compass Community School Berclair Campus

Compass Community School Berclair Campus ranks #94 of 1,785 Tennessee schools while Oakhaven Elementary ranks #325 of 1,785 — a gap of 231 positions that reflects a 0.9-point difference in overall rating (8.8 vs. 7.9). That statewide context matters: both schools clear the midpoint of the state distribution, but Compass Community School Berclair Campus sits comfortably in the top 6% while Oakhaven Elementary lands in the top 18%.

The academic and growth scores tell a split story. Oakhaven Elementary scores 7.7 out of 10 on academics versus Compass Community School Berclair Campus at 6.5 — a 1.2-point advantage for Oakhaven on current proficiency. Growth scores are identical: both schools post a 9.9 out of 10, meaning students at both campuses are advancing at an exceptional rate relative to peers statewide. Oakhaven Elementary's higher academic score likely reflects a stronger baseline coming in, not a faster trajectory.

The two schools differ sharply on scale and classroom density. Oakhaven Elementary enrolls 523 students at a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Compass Community School Berclair Campus enrolls 229 students at a 10.9:1 ratio — roughly one fewer adult for every three additional children in Oakhaven's classrooms. For families who prioritize individualized attention, that 3.6-point ratio difference is the most concrete structural gap between the two campuses.

Compass Community School Berclair Campus is a charter school serving grades KG–08, meaning families who enroll in kindergarten can stay through middle school without a second transition. Oakhaven Elementary is a regular public school serving PK–05, so it accepts pre-kindergarteners and feeds into a separate middle school. The two campuses sit 7.2 miles apart within Memphis, making either a viable option for families across a broad stretch of the city depending on which side of town they live on.