Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ashland District School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland District School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ashland District School's student population of 244 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashland District School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland District School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland District School's ranking?
Ashland District School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ashland District School often compared to?
Ashland District Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presque Isle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashland District School?
The graduation rate of Ashland District School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ashland District School?
244 students attend Ashland District School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ashland District School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland District School?
Ashland District School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ashland District School offer ?
Ashland District School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ashland District School part of?
Ashland District School is part of RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District.
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