Ashland District School is located in Ashland, Maine, United States. It is part of Maine School Administrative District 32, or MSAD 32, which serves Ashland, Garfield Plantation, Masardis, Oxbow, Portage Lake, and Sheridan, Maine.
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ashland District School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 10:1 is lower than 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 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland District School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ashland, ME, encompassing approximately 232.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland District School's student population of 234 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashland District School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 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 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
White
96%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornet
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 #148 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ashland District School often compared to?
Ashland District Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, Presque Isle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87.3%.
How many students attend Ashland District School?
234 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 Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland District School?
Ashland District School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ashland District School offer ?
Ashland District School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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