Serving 27 students in grades 6-12, Compass-bell Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass-bell Center's student population of 27 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
A future without limit
School Rankings
Compass-bell Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass-bell Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass-bell Center's ranking?
Compass-bell Center is ranked #1733 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Compass-bell Center often compared to?
Compass-bell Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nasha Shkola Charter School, Brooklyn Center Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Compass-bell Center?
27 students attend Compass-bell Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Compass-bell Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass-bell Center?
Compass-bell Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Compass-bell Center offer ?
Compass-bell Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass-bell Center part of?
Compass-bell Center is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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