At a glance
Reported students
168
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Compass Middle Charter School: 168 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 166
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Compass Middle Charter School
Compass Middle Charter School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Bartow. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 168 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.5%) and White (28%). English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Compass Middle Charter School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28%
- Hispanic43.5%
- Black26.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mater Academy Davenport Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
334 reported students
Union Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
382 reported students
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
506 reported students
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Middle · Grades 06–08
566 reported students
Berkley Accelerated
Middle · Grades 06–10
622 reported students
Bok Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
640 reported students
Public schools near Compass Middle Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow Middle School Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 881 | under 0.1 mi |
| Floral Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 585 | 0.3 mi |
| Bartow Senior High School High · Polk | 09–12 | 2,276 | 0.3 mi |
| Union Academy Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 382 | 1.5 mi |
| Mulberry Middle School Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 1,058 | 7.6 mi |
| Lakeland Highlands Middle School Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 1,118 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Compass Middle Charter School
What grades does Compass Middle Charter School serve?
Compass Middle Charter School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Polk.
How many students attend Compass Middle Charter School?
Compass Middle Charter School reported 168 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 166 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Compass Middle Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 168 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Compass Middle Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Compass Middle Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Compass Middle Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Compass Middle Charter School in?
Compass Middle Charter School is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Compass Middle Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bartow Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Floral Avenue Elementary School (0.3 mi), Bartow Senior High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.