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#1025 of 1,815 schools in CO
Compass Academy
Middle School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2285 S FEDERAL BLVD, Denver, CO 80219
- Math 4% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compass Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Compass Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,325
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Prep FederalCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Kunsmiller Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Dsst: College View Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep WestwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #128 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compass Academy is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Academy
Compass Academy is a public middle school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 200 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,025 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Academy
What grades does Compass Academy serve?
Compass Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Academy rank in CO?
Compass Academy ranks #1,025 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Compass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Compass Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Compass Academy a charter school?
Yes, Compass Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Compass Academy a Title I school?
No, Compass Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compass Academy?
89.0% of students at Compass Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.5%
- Phone
- (720) 424-0096
- Area population (ZIP 80219)
- 60,095
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80219; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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