Below Average
#1473 of 1,815 schools in CO
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Wheat Ridge, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10399 WEST 44TH AVENUE, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
- Math 37% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheat Ridge), 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
$84,719
Median home value
$568,900
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Phoenix Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Peak Expeditionary - PenningtonEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Prospect Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Dennison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | Not available | 575 | 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.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #121 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 - Wheat Ridge 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 - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is a public elementary school in Wheat Ridge, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,473 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
What grades does Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School serve?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School rank in CO?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School ranks #1,473 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge 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 - Wheat Ridge Charter School a Title I school?
No, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (303) 420-8288
- Area population (ZIP 80033)
- 26,841
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 80033; 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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