Ashford Middle School serves 295 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ashford Middle School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashford Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
26%
32%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ashford Middle School?
295 students attend Ashford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ashford Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashford Middle School?
Ashford Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ashford Middle School offer ?
Ashford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ashford Middle School part of?
Ashford Middle School is part of Houston County School District.
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