Compass Community School Midtown Campus

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Compass Community School Midtown Campus ranks 263 rd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Compass Community School Midtown Campus is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years, now comprising 3.63% White, 34.74% African American, 59.21% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 2.11% two or more races.

Compass Community School Midtown Campus has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 29.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in US History, compared to 28.4% for the district and 41% for the state. The school's overall ranking is low, placing between 262-301 out of 347-384 Tennessee high schools in the past four years, and it has received a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than the overall school average, while English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform worse.

Nearby schools, such as East High, B.T. Washington High, and KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School, generally outperform Compass Community School Midtown Campus in academic metrics and statewide rankings, with East High standing out as a top-performing school in the region. The school's diverse student population and status as a public charter within a low-performing district may contribute to the performance gaps observed, and targeted interventions and support for underperforming student subgroups could be key areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

61 N. McLean BLVD
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 276-1221

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,949

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.2%

African American:

34.7%

White:

3.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Compass Community School Midtown Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Compass Community School Midtown Campus ranks worse than 67.1% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 6^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.15. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Compass Community School Midtown Campus freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Compass Community School Midtown Campus has the largest high school student body size in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Compass Community School Midtown Campus is $15,949, which is the 11^th highest among 36 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Compass Community School Midtown Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Compass Community School Midtown Campus 263^rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Compass Community School Midtown Campus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Compass Community School Midtown Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.39	496^th	576	13.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.24	270^th	483	44.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.99	448^th	538	16.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.17	244^th	277	11.9%

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

Rank History for Compass Community School Midtown Campus

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Rank History for all high school students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	16.48	301^st	347	13.3%
2022	25.82	278^th	358	22.3%
2023	27.58	289^th	384	24.7%
2024	33.15	263^rd	392	32.9%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	86.46	1^st	7	85.7%
2022	26.98	10^th	13	23.1%
2023	29.09	16^th	18	11.1%
2024	58.32	9^th	29	69.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	27.84	239^th	317	24.6%
2022	58.11	83^rd	322	74.2%
2023	38.19	202^nd	330	38.8%
2024	49.63	135^th	337	59.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	16.70	292^nd	340	14.1%
2022	27.28	271^st	350	22.6%
2023	31.75	257^th	366	29.8%
2024	33.54	251^st	365	31.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	21.95	277^th	332	16.6%
2022	20.52	289^th	349	17.2%
2023	27.24	267^th	359	25.6%
2024	31.75	248^th	366	32.2%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	26.62	160^th	208	23.1%
2022	44.35	103^rd	222	53.6%
2023	56.04	74^th	239	69.0%
2024	47.88	101^st	240	57.9%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	26.59	138^th	180	23.3%
2022	24.47	156^th	189	17.5%
2023	30.24	148^th	202	26.7%
2024	39.85	123^rd	209	41.1%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Compass Community School Midtown Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	14	140	2	99	6	261
2021	13	133	2	116	1	265
2022	10	122	1	156	4	293
2023	12	115	1	196	7	331

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Compass Community School Midtown Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	261	20.0	13.0	n/a
2021	265	22.5	11.7	n/a
2022	293	26.0	11.2	n/a
2023	331	26.7	12.3	n/a

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 Compass Community School Midtown Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	261	20.0	13.0	n/a
2021	265	22.5	11.7	n/a
2022	293	26.0	11.2	n/a
2023	331	26.7	12.3	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Compass Community School Midtown Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$696 (7.1%)	$8,979 (91.3%)	$9,832
2021	$1,343 (9.6%)	$12,360 (88.7%)	$13,927
2022	$2,488 (15.5%)	$13,296 (82.7%)	$16,083
2023	$3,726 (23.4%)	$11,908 (74.7%)	$15,949

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2024)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2024)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Compass Community School Midtown Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	61 N. McLean BLVD	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 276-1221	331	27	12.3		12 (3.6%)	115 (34.7%)	196 (59.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	33.2	263^rd of 392 public high schools	32.9%		27.6	289^th of 384 public high schools	24.7%	26									13.0	12.2		18.0	18.9													29.1	29.9	21.3	18.6	44.1	44.1		27.5		28.7									$15,949	$3,726	$11,908
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High	Public, Charter	6-12	1254 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 333-1580	593	51	11.5		4 (0.7%)	529 (89.2%)	43 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	18.7	330^th of 392 public high schools	15.8%		16.7	327^th of 384 public high schools	14.8%	3	7.7	9.0	20.2	12.4	7.6	16.7	10.1	11.2	8.1	7.8	16.7		5.0	40.0	20.6		25.6									8.1	6.1	15.7	15.7	45.5	45.1	18.8	7.2		8.9	17.4	26.9	19.1	20.8	23.3	35.9	24.7	27.6	$19,363	$4,389	$14,658
Crosstown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1365 Tower AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 401-5505	473	41	11.6		145 (30.7%)	256 (54.1%)	49 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	57.4	133^rd of 392 public high schools	66.1%		55.8	135^th of 384 public high schools	64.8%	2															47.8		47.4	18.3	17.9	66.7	20.4	29.2	60.0	28.6	33.1			39.6	39.6	56.3	56.3													$17,790	$3,336	$14,138
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	306 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4500	1,312	62	21.1		54 (4.1%)	1,093 (83.3%)	92 (7.0%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.6%)	20.3	324^th of 392 public high schools	17.3%		24	309^th of 384 public high schools	19.5%	15									6.8	6.8	34.0	8.4	12.0	64.3	14.3	36.4	29.7											22.9	22.2	40.5	39.6	38.5	5.9		8.4									$12,594	$2,441	$9,610
Middle College High	Public	9-12	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4550	311	19	16.2		6 (1.9%)	282 (90.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	82.5	34^th of 392 public high schools	91.3%		78.2	39^th of 384 public high schools	89.8%	5									33.9	33.3	80.0	34.7	50.6	81.0			79.1											64.3	64.3	82.0	82.0	66.7	41.9		49.4									$13,596	$2,206	$10,943
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2110 Howell AVE	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 791-9792	466	32	14.7		1 (0.2%)	420 (90.1%)	37 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	15.1	343^rd of 392 public high schools	12.5%		5.9	375^th of 384 public high schools	2.3%	32																	20.0											19.1	19.1	33.0	32.6	28.0	6.8		11.2									$17,743	$4,397	$13,030
Medical District High School	Public	9-12	737 Union AVE	Memphis	38103	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-9698	99	10	10.2		1 (1.0%)	77 (77.8%)	17 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	80.8	38^th of 392 public high schools	90.3%		68.4	65^th of 384 public high schools	83.1%	27												47.2	45.2	53.3			53.3											50.0	50.0	80.0	80.0		54.2		50.0									$18,275	$2,186	$15,773
Soulsville Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	1115 College ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 261-6366	651	56	11.6		1 (0.2%)	630 (96.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	24.5	307^th of 392 public high schools	21.7%		10.6	352^nd of 384 public high schools	8.3%	45	7.1	9.9	8.8	8.6	16.0	11.8		10.9						29.2			30.3	15.8	15.8		13.0	12.7		5.7	8.2			19.6	19.6	42.1	41.6					20.2	16.2	5.4	14.1	34.0	20.2	5.4	20.3	$19,535	$4,687	$14,126
Hollis F. Price Middle College	Public	9-12	807 Walker Ave	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 435-1765	79	12	6.4		0 (0.0%)	73 (92.4%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	26.3	295^th of 392 public high schools	24.7%		30	276^th of 384 public high schools	28.1%	19									6.7	6.5	8.7		6.9	16.7			16.1											20.0	20.0	63.0	63.0			27.3	21.4									$22,919	$2,709	$19,895
East High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3206 Poplar Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6160	568	35	16.2		92 (16.2%)	378 (66.5%)	50 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.9%)	79.9	39^th of 392 public high schools	90.1%		78.3	38^th of 384 public high schools	90.1%	1									27.0	27.0	54.5	29.8	39.5	83.8	59.3		75.8									61.5	62.3	67.0	67.0	81.6	81.6	63.6	44.7		52.2									$13,815	$2,242	$10,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Compass Community School Midtown Campus

What district is Compass Community School Midtown Campus in?

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Is Compass Community School Midtown Campus a good school?

Compass Community School Midtown Campus ranks 263^rd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Compass Community School Midtown Campus?

Students at Compass Community School Midtown Campus are 59% Hispanic, 35% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Compass Community School Midtown Campus.

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