Serving 37 students in grades 6-10, Compass Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Compass Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1492 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
43%
13%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Alternative School's ranking?
Compass Alternative School is ranked #1492 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Compass Alternative School?
37 students attend Compass Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Compass Alternative School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Alternative School?
Compass Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Alternative School offer ?
Compass Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Alternative School part of?
Compass Alternative School is part of Anderson Community School Corporation School District.
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