Very Good
#472 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 26% in state
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2718 Lamar AVE, Memphis, TN 38114
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus 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 Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), 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
$32,080
Median home value
$79,000
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Dunbar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Cherokee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Arrow Academy of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 83 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #38 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
What grades does Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus serve?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus rank in TN?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus ranks #472 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Community School Orange Mound Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus a charter school?
Yes, Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus a Title I school?
No, Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (901) 743-6700
- Area population (ZIP 38114)
- 20,440
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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