The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in Math. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Compass Community School Frayser Campus is a public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system. As a charter school, it operates with some independence from the district while remaining publicly funded and tuition-free. The school serves a small student body drawn primarily from the surrounding community.
The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of Black students and a small number of white students and students of two or more races. Data on economic disadvantage and special education status was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the share of students receiving free or reduced-price meals or those with individualized education plans. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is reported.
State assessment results for grades three through eight show that the school's academic performance is low across all tested subjects. In math, roughly a third of students met the state's proficiency standard. In English language arts, about a quarter of students were proficient. Science scores were lower, with fewer than one in five students reaching proficiency. Social studies performance was similar to math, with about a third of students proficient. All tested students sat for the exams, meaning participation was complete. The overall picture is one of a school where the majority of students are not yet meeting grade-level expectations. A parent considering this school would want to discuss what academic interventions, tutoring, or instructional supports are in place to address these gaps.
When compared to other districts within Shelby County, the school's combined proficiency across all subjects and grades falls in the bottom quarter of the county's school districts. This comparative weakness is consistent with the low absolute scores. The comparison set is limited to districts in Shelby County, so the school's position relative to charter schools or schools in other counties is not captured here.
The school is located in the Frayser area of Memphis, a city with well-known cultural and civic landmarks. Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, and the Stax Museum are all part of the broader Memphis landscape. Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River completed a major renovation in recent years, and Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis is among the largest urban parks in the country. The Memphis Area Transit Authority provides public bus service, with board members appointed by the mayor. These amenities are citywide and may not directly affect daily school life, but they shape the overall community context.
Housing in the area around the school is affordable relative to national benchmarks. Home values have seen a modest decline, and rents are also modest. The regional unemployment rate is close to the national average. For families weighing where to live, the Frayser neighborhood offers lower-cost options within Memphis.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus is a small charter school with a demographic profile that reflects its neighborhood. The academic outcomes are a clear area of concern, with proficiency rates well below typical benchmarks across all tested subjects. A parent looking at this school will want to visit, ask about curriculum and support programs, and understand how the school plans to improve student achievement. The broader Memphis area provides a range of cultural and recreational resources, but the school itself is still working to raise academic performance for its students.
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