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School Report CardK-8 SchoolMemphis-Shelby County Schools

Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus

Shelby County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.4 / 5.0

D2.4 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #169 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This below average rating suggests that Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Below AverageDAverageCAverageC

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Below Average

D
1.9/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.4 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 21.9% of students at Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 34.4%, while ELA (Middle) at 10.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 34.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 27.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 32.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 10.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 11.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 17.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 20.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 21.8% of all students at Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
21.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
23.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
19.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus Compare?

Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 2.4, Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus is below the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 236 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #169 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus’s performance data.

What grade did Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus receive?
Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.4 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus compare to other Shelby County schools?
Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus ranks #169 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus’s score of 2.4 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus’s average growth score of 3.3 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus above or below the state average?
Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus’s score of 2.4 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Compass Community School, Binghampton Campus?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 34.4%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 10.0%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 21.9%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year