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#1173 of 1,815 schools in CO
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Golden, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4441 SALVIA STREET, Golden, CO 80403
- Math 21% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden), 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
$145,315
Median home value
$797,100
Median rent
$2,210/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Golden View Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Collegiate Academy of ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #108 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is a public school in Golden, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 422 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
What grades does Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School serve?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School rank in CO?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School ranks #1,173 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Montessori - Golden Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School a Title I school?
No, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (303) 271-1977
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 80403)
- 20,789
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 80403; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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