Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashton Ranch Elementary School serves the eastern part of Surprise, AZ, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashton Ranch Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton Ranch Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mustang Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is ranked #1042 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ashton Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Ashton Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ashton Ranch Middle School?
480 students attend Ashton Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ashton Ranch Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashton Ranch Middle School?
Ashton Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashton Ranch Middle School offer ?
Ashton Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashton Ranch Middle School part of?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
In what neighborhood is Ashton Ranch Middle School located?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is located in the Ashton Ranch neighborhood of Surprise, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Ashton Ranch.
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