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World Compass Academy

Summary:

World Compass Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 711 students in grades PK-8 in Castle Rock, Colorado, which is part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests, with 58.5% of all grades proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 44.1%, and 47.3% proficient or better in Math compared to 34.2% statewide.

World Compass Academy's strong academic performance extends to Science as well, with 59% of 5th graders and 61.1% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 37.9% and 32.2%, respectively. The school also maintains an impressively low 0.0% dropout rate, far below the state average. However, World Compass Academy's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% in 2023-2024 is higher than nearby schools, which range from 12.3% to 19.0%, and is an area the school may want to investigate further.

While World Compass Academy generally outperforms other schools in the Douglas County School District, some nearby schools like Sage Canyon Elementary, Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School, and Academy Charter School also have strong academic performance, with test scores comparable to or exceeding World Compass Academy in certain grades and subjects.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2490 South Perry Street
       Castle Rock, CO  80104-1985

(303) 814-5200

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,872 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  711

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Hispanic:
18.7%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.6% Help


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Compare Details World Compass Academy ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 45th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details World Compass Academy ranks better than 81.2% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.24. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details World Compass Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at World Compass Academy is $11,872. 50 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

World Compass Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks World Compass Academy 271st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See World Compass Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks World Compass Academy 91st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See World Compass Academy in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for World Compass Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 369th 917 59.8%
2019 41.51 530th 965 45.1%
2021 39.80 452nd 710 36.3%
2022 70.60 252nd 921 72.6%
2023 60.94 336th 933 64.0%
2024 69.41 271st 943 71.3%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 374th 690 45.8%
2019 35.76 462nd 758 39.1%
2021 28.41 299th 351 14.8%
2022 65.85 190th 595 68.1%
2023 42.31 354th 642 44.9%
2024 56.45 275th 684 59.8%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.81 291st 693 58.0%
2019 38.71 436th 764 42.9%
2021 33.77 283rd 352 19.6%
2022 66.06 188th 594 68.4%
2023 62.93 218th 649 66.4%
2024 66.92 207th 683 69.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.83 506th 596 15.1%
2021 13.09 273rd 288 5.2%
2022 51.88 226th 454 50.2%
2023 38.00 339th 525 35.4%
2024 45.93 304th 539 43.6%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for World Compass Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.51 122nd 458 73.4%
2021 45.86 180th 369 51.2%
2022 74.37 95th 448 78.8%
2023 81.10 77th 480 84.0%
2024 76.24 91st 485 81.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.41 133rd 326 59.2%
2023 72.93 80th 363 78.0%
2024 69.44 95th 350 72.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.75 49th 356 86.2%
2024 75.52 65th 357 81.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at World Compass Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.09 95th 283 66.4%
2022 58.21 99th 265 62.6%
2023 65.83 76th 286 73.4%
2024 60.52 97th 273 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 8, 2024

Open Quote Love preK and 1st grade. So happy our kids can continue learning in Chinese! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote Amazing school! Family engagement is exceptional, communication is exceptional :) My son is thriving educationally, socially emotionally and in foreign language! To see him excelling and his confidence soaring is all thanks to WCA!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote Great school with a really great immersion program for languages. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote Love this school-our kids are excelling and we’re so glad to be apart of the community. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote Amazing teachers and staff! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote World compass excels at teaching Mandarin, they have been an asset for my son. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote WCA truly excels in teaching and safety precautions. We love being a part of the family. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Open Quote WCA excels at helping our kids exceed academically, socially, and more. We love the teachers and how much they care for our kiddos! Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, February 2, 2024

Open Quote This charter school excels at preparing students for the global future. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, February 2, 2024

Open Quote WCA excels at making students feel like part of the global community. Students K-8 are prepared for high school when leaving WCC. Close Quote



Enrollment information for World Compass Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 319 5 10 40 0 0 36 0 410
2017 415 3 13 50 0 0 33 0 514
2018 454 4 15 61 5 0 57 0 596
2019 476 8 20 77 4 1 52 0 638
2020 440 10 24 96 0 1 48 0 619
2021 472 8 24 104 0 2 63 0 673
2022 478 10 18 107 0 0 65 0 678
2023 472 12 20 133 0 0 74 0 711

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at World Compass Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 410 22.0 18.6 4.1
2017 514 27.3 18.8 2.5
2018 596 34.0 17.5 3.5
2019 638 43.0 14.8 5
2020 619 44.3 13.9 4.7
2021 673 45.9 14.6 9.4
2022 678 47.5 14.2 8.8
2023 711 45.6 15.5 9.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio World Compass Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 410 22.0 18.6 4.1
2017 514 27.3 18.8 2.5
2018 596 34.0 17.5 3.5
2019 638 43.0 14.8 5
2020 619 44.3 13.9 4.7
2021 673 45.9 14.6 9.4
2022 678 47.5 14.2 8.8
2023 711 45.6 15.5 9.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for World Compass Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,488
2020 $7,221
2021 $10,381
2022 $10,993
2023 $11,872

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on World Compass Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 336th of 933 Elementary schools
 18.9%
Ranks 122nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 480 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)36.546.5
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (World Compass Academy)30.656.3
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)46.950
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (World Compass Academy)33.333.3
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (World Compass Academy)23.936.5
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)47.750.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)34.864
 29.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (World Compass Academy)23.922.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)48.460.3
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (World Compass Academy)37.536.5
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)62.865.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.764.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (World Compass Academy)60.539.5
 21%
   7th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)43.544.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (World Compass Academy)33.360
 26.7%
   8th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)41.945.9
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)5075
 25%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.558.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (World Compass Academy)45.869.6
 23.8%
   8th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)48.850.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (World Compass Academy)45.259
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (World Compass Academy)36.441.5
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students638711
 11.4%
African American812
 50%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian2020
Hispanic77133
 72.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White476472
 0.8%
Two or More Races5274
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5%9.6%
 4.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 711 students attended World Compass Academy.

Students at World Compass Academy are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

World Compass Academy ranks 271st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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