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Compass Academy Charter School
School · Compass Academy Charter School · Odessa, TX
A charter school in Odessa, TX where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5530 BILLY HEXT RD, Odessa, TX 79765
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Compass Academy Charter School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odessa), 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
$100,844
Median home value
$299,800
Median rent
$1,535/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Montessori Mastery School of OdessaPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Ector Co Youth CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 4.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Compass Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,401NCES 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 school in Odessa, TX, part of Compass Academy Charter School, serving approximately 1,448 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,069 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
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 Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Compass Academy Charter School?
Compass Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy Charter School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Academy Charter School rank in TX?
Compass Academy Charter School ranks #6,069 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Compass Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
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?
4.6% 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (432) 272-1836
- Area population (ZIP 79765)
- 24,125
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 79765; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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