Ashland Middle School is a middle school in Ashland, Wisconsin's Ashland School District. It is also the name of a former school building that was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places from 1980 until it was delisted in 2009.
Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, Ashland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland Middle School's student population of 366 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Rankings
Ashland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1777 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Middle School's ranking?
Ashland Middle School is ranked #1777 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ashland Middle School?
366 students attend Ashland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ashland Middle School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashland Middle School offer ?
Ashland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashland Middle School part of?
Ashland Middle School is part of Ashland School District.
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