Ashland School
Ashland School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ashland School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland School's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashland School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 715 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ashland School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 715 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
91%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
7%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Ashland School?
54 students attend Ashland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ashland School students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland School?
Ashland School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ashland School offer ?
Ashland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ashland School part of?
Ashland School is part of Ashland Elementary School District.
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