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Ashland District School vs. Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School

Should you attend Ashland District School or Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ashland District School
180 Presque Isle Rd
Ashland, ME 04732
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School
26 Pleasant Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ashland District School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ashland District School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 166 students in grades 7-12, Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
7-12
Total Students
231 students
166 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashland District School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashland District School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashland District School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashland District School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#83 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
#277 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashland District School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland District School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland District School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in ME)
50-59%
(Top 10% in ME)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ashland District School with the average graduation rate observed in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ashland District School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
17
-
Grade 1 Students
10
-
Grade 2 Students
15
-
Grade 3 Students
20
-
Grade 4 Students
7
-
Grade 5 Students
20
-
Grade 6 Students
14
-
Grade 7 Students
25
33
Grade 8 Students
19
25
Grade 9 Students
14
28
Grade 10 Students
25
18
Grade 11 Students
14
32
Grade 12 Students
14
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ashland District School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashland District School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashland District School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
97%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashland District School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.06
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashland District School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashland District School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashland District School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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