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Compass Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Compass Academy Charter School · Vineland, NJ
A charter elementary school in Vineland, NJ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23 West Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Math 32% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compass Academy Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* 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 NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Compass Academy 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vineland), 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
$62,604
Median home value
$199,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Barse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Casimer M. Dallago Jr. Impact CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 1.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Gloria M Sabater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 668 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Compass Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,710NCES 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 Academy Charter School is listed in Compass Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Academy Charter School
Compass Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Vineland, NJ, part of Compass Academy Charter School, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,459 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Academy Charter School
What grades does Compass Academy Charter School serve?
Compass Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Compass Academy Charter School?
Compass Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy Charter School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Compass Academy Charter School ranks #2,459 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Compass Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Academy Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Compass Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Compass Academy 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 Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Compass Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compass Academy Charter School?
59.7% of students at Compass Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (856) 899-5570
- Area population (ZIP 08360)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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