Excellent
#64 of 719 schools in ID
Top 9% in state
Compass Public Charter School
School · Compass Public Charter School Inc. · Meridian, ID
A charter school in Meridian, ID where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4667 WEST AVIATOR STREET, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Compass Public Charter School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Compass Public 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), 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
$96,361
Median home value
$492,300
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Impact Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Gem Prep: Meridian NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 3.3 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Virtual School HouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Nampa Online Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 294 | 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.
Compass Public Charter School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Compass Public Charter School is listed in COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Public Charter School
Compass Public Charter School is a public school in Meridian, ID, part of Compass Public Charter School Inc., serving approximately 1,264 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Public Charter School
What grades does Compass Public Charter School serve?
Compass Public Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Compass Public Charter School?
Compass Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Public Charter School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Public Charter School rank in ID?
Compass Public Charter School ranks #64 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Compass Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Public Charter School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Compass Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Compass Public 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 Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Compass Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compass Public Charter School?
14.9% of students at Compass Public Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (208) 888-5847
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 83642)
- 58,049
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 83642; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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