COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL

COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in BARTOW, FL with about 144 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Bartow, Florida, serves as a public charter school dedicated to providing a focused middle school education within the Polk County School District. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to tailor its instructional approach, often emphasizing a specific mission to foster academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is committed to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by maintaining a supportive learning environment that prioritizes core curriculum standards while often integrating innovative teaching strategies. By bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, Compass Middle strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development, ensuring that its student body is well-equipped to navigate the challenges of their upcoming academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL at (863) 519-8701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.