Compass Academy Charter School

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Compass Academy Charter School ranks 739 th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Compass Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Vineland, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Compass Academy Charter School District, which is ranked 394 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compass Academy Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with performance on state assessments (NJSLA) significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 28.1% in 3rd grade ELA, 31.3% in 3rd grade Math, and 22.2% in 5th grade Science, compared to state averages of 43.6%, 47.6%, and 27.5%, respectively. The school's performance has been stagnant or declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates either remaining low or decreasing in many subject areas. Additionally, Compass Academy Charter School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 31.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While the nearby Vineland Public School District generally outperforms Compass Academy Charter School on state assessments, the public schools in the Vineland district also struggle with low performance, with most schools ranking in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools and having high rates of chronic absenteeism. The public schools in the Vineland district serve a more economically diverse student population, with lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch compared to Compass Academy Charter School. Addressing the challenges facing Compass Academy Charter School, such as improving instructional practices, addressing chronic absenteeism, and increasing resources and support, could be crucial in helping the school better serve its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

23 West Chestnut Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360

(856) 899-5570

District: Compass Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
739^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,859

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.6%

African American:

18.8%

White:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Compass Academy Charter School ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.38. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.6%), African American (18.8%), White (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Compass Academy Charter School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Compass Academy Charter School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Compass Academy Charter School is $7,859.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Compass Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Compass Academy Charter School 739^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Compass Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Compass Academy Charter School 394^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Compass Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Compass Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2015	6.96	1281^st	1357	5.6%
2016	15.09	1168^th	1346	13.2%
2017	25.59	1039^th	1352	23.2%
2018	28.41	1017^th	1353	24.8%
2019	28.39	1008^th	1360	25.9%
2021	20.20	1021^st	1317	22.5%
2022	13.72	1181^st	1345	12.2%
2023	14.96	1152^nd	1342	14.2%
2024	44.38	739^th	1338	44.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Compass Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	44.94	544^th	942	42.3%
2019	27.08	698^th	948	26.4%
2021	43.34	449^th	839	46.5%
2022	31.50	598^th	863	30.7%
2023	25.86	682^nd	910	25.1%
2024	57.20	320^th	939	65.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Compass Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	31.94	960^th	1333	28.0%
2019	34.69	909^th	1331	31.7%
2021	24.69	948^th	1290	26.5%
2022	17.27	1090^th	1326	17.8%
2023	17.14	1086^th	1318	17.6%
2024	36.18	827^th	1317	37.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Compass Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	28.66	989^th	1334	25.9%
2019	25.59	1025^th	1335	23.2%
2021	20.45	994^th	1297	23.4%
2022	12.80	1171^st	1324	11.6%
2023	16.07	1106^th	1315	15.9%
2024	54.82	582^nd	1313	55.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Compass Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	40.08	513^th	870	41.0%
2019	43.96	491^st	899	45.4%
2021	41.25	495^th	896	44.8%
2022	23.93	733^rd	953	23.1%
2023	26.47	732^nd	982	25.5%
2024	55.42	382^nd	989	61.4%

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Rank History for White students at Compass Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.62	856^th	1022	16.2%
2019	20.66	856^th	1023	16.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Compass Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	31	11	2	59	0	0	0	103
2015	62	20	0	54	0	1	8	145
2016	65	25	0	76	0	0	9	175
2017	63	32	0	91	0	0	7	193
2018	54	46	0	104	0	0	5	209
2019	43	33	3	119	0	0	4	202
2020	30	32	5	116	0	0	2	185
2021	28	28	7	124	0	0	1	188
2022	29	32	5	122	0	0	1	189
2023	20	38	3	111	0	1	3	176
2024	20	35	4	122	1	1	3	186

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 Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	103	6.0	17.1	40.8
2015	145	10.0	14.5	33.1
2016	175	14.0	12.5	40.6
2017	193	15.5	12.4	49.2
2018	209	15.5	13.4	59.3
2019	202	17.5	11.5	59.4
2020	185	17.5	10.5	61.1
2021	188	16.0	11.7	44.1
2022	189	19.0	9.9	54.5
2023	176	17.0	10.3	65.9
2024	186	14.0	13.2	59.7

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 Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	103	6.0	17.1	40.8
2015	145	10.0	14.5	33.1
2016	175	14.0	12.5	40.6
2017	193	15.5	12.4	49.2
2018	209	15.5	13.4	59.3
2019	202	17.5	11.5	59.4
2020	185	17.5	10.5	61.1
2021	188	16.0	11.7	44.1
2022	189	19.0	9.9	54.5
2023	176	17.0	10.3	65.9
2024	186	14.0	13.2	59.7

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 Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$722 (9.2%)	$7,137 (90.8%)	$7,859

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Compass Academy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1008^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 1152^nd of 1342 Elementary schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Compass Academy Charter School)	39.5	21.7	17.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Compass Academy Charter School)	39.5	21.7	17.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Compass Academy Charter School)	42.1	30.4	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Compass Academy Charter School)	42.1	30.4	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Academy Charter School)	38.2	27.6	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Academy Charter School)	38.2	27.6	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Compass Academy Charter School)	29.4	20.6	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Compass Academy Charter School)	29.4	20.6	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Academy Charter School)	59.4	28	31.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Academy Charter School)	59.4	28	31.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Compass Academy Charter School)	34.4	0	34.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Compass Academy Charter School)	34.4	0	34.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	202	176	12.9%
African American	33	38	15.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	119	111	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	43	20	53.5%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	65.9%	6.5%

Schools Near Compass Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Compass Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	23 West Chestnut Ave	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Compass Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 899-5570	186	14	13.2	59.7%	20 (10.8%)	35 (18.8%)	122 (65.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	44.4	739^th of 1338 public elementary schools	44.8%		15	1152^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	14.2%	413	22.2		28.1	41.6	44.4				31.3	58.4	77.8				$7,859	$722	$7,137
Dane Barse Elementary School	Public	K-5	240 S Orchard Rd	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 794-6940	234	27	8.6	70.9%	33 (14.1%)	42 (17.9%)	150 (64.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	27.2	979^th of 1338 public elementary schools	26.8%		26.3	1000^th of 1342 public elementary schools	25.5%	21	14.6		37.9	32.1	43.9				41.4	7.4	25.0				$17,767	$1,015	$16,752
Gloria M Sabater Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 South East Blvd	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 641-8502	668	55	12.2	80.1%	7 (1.0%)	32 (4.8%)	624 (93.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9.7	1242^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	7.2%		9.7	1253^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	6.6%	11	5.0		10.3	9.8	8.8				31.5	16.0	11.5				$12,874	$1,044	$11,830
Casimer M. Dallago Junior Impact Center	Public	PK	240 S. Sixth Street	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 641-8502	335	41	8.1	71.3%	38 (11.3%)	48 (14.3%)	227 (67.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)															$21,609	$118	$21,491
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School	Public	K-5	361 East Grant Avenue	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 794-6957	563	42	13.4	66.3%	90 (16.0%)	95 (16.9%)	336 (59.7%)	17 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.7%)	16.8	1122^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	16.1%		16.5	1133^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	15.6%	11	10.5		19.5	31.3	39.8				12.0	26.3	12.6				$13,748	$1,006	$12,742
John H. Winslow Elementary School	Public	K-5	1335 Magnolia Rd	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 794-6973	483	39	12.4	49.5%	139 (28.8%)	77 (15.9%)	235 (48.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	27.5	975^th of 1338 public elementary schools	27.1%		30.8	942^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	29.8%	33	20.6		31.5	28.6	32.1				30.0	38.1	31.0				$15,551	$872	$14,679
Solve D'Ippolito Elementary School	Public	K-5	1578 North Valley Ave	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 794-6934	505	41	12.4	61.6%	102 (20.2%)	65 (12.9%)	314 (62.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	37.2	836^th of 1338 public elementary schools	37.5%		33.1	902^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	32.8%	66	27.3		45.1	48.2	40.2				33.8	25.0	34.1				$13,621	$927	$12,694
Norma Elementary School	Public	PK	873 Gershal Avenue	Pittsgrove	08318	Salem County	Pittsgrove Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 358-3094	131	13	10.0	27.5%	94 (71.8%)	6 (4.6%)	19 (14.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.6%)								(n/a)															$20,895	$106	$20,789
Marie Durand Elementary School	Public	K-5	371 W Forest Grove Rd	Vineland	08360	Cumberland County	Vineland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 794-6929	508	39	13.1	64.4%	74 (14.6%)	53 (10.4%)	352 (69.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	19.6	1080^th of 1338 public elementary schools	19.3%		26.7	995^th of 1342 public elementary schools	25.9%	85	14.3		35.6	26.2	27.7				32.1	19.1	17.1				$13,686	$973	$12,713
Vineland Public Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1480 Pennsylvania Ave.	Vineland	08361	Cumberland County	Vineland Public Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 691-1004	424	32	13.2	24.8%	44 (10.4%)	138 (32.5%)	211 (49.8%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.0%)	34	880^th of 1338 public elementary schools	34.2%		36.3	856^th of 1342 public elementary schools	36.2%	24	15.4	0.0	24.4	47.2	48.7	65.5	57.9	30.8	26.0	30.6	28.2	17.2	15.8	5.1	$7,019	$665	$6,354

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Is Compass Academy Charter School a good school?

Compass Academy Charter School ranks 739^th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Compass Academy Charter School?

Students at Compass Academy Charter School are 66% Hispanic, 19% African American, 11% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Compass Academy Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Compass Academy Charter School.

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