Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Compass Community School Midtown Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Community School Midtown Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Community School Midtown Campus's student population of 356 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Compass Community School Midtown Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Community School Midtown Campus is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
62%
15%
Black
32%
21%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Community School Midtown Campus's ranking?
Compass Community School Midtown Campus is ranked #1293 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass Community School Midtown Campus?
The graduation rate of Compass Community School Midtown Campus is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Compass Community School Midtown Campus?
356 students attend Compass Community School Midtown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Compass Community School Midtown Campus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Community School Midtown Campus?
Compass Community School Midtown Campus has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Community School Midtown Campus offer ?
Compass Community School Midtown Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Community School Midtown Campus part of?
Compass Community School Midtown Campus is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Compass Community School Midtown Campus located?
Compass Community School Midtown Campus is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.
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