Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland School serves the northern part of its district in Ashland, MT, covering an extensive area of approximately 445.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 19.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland School's student population of 71 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ashland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
96%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
76%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland School's ranking?
Ashland School is ranked #664 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ashland School?
71 students attend Ashland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ashland School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland School?
Ashland School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland School part of?
Ashland School is part of Ashland Elementary School District.
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