Ashland School District
School District · Ashland, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Ashland?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ashland as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
David Mindess
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ashland High
Ashland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ashland Middle
Ashland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#142 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,214
$3,157 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,903 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Ashland ranks #142 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Ashland's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are David Mindess (7.2/10), Ashland High (6.7/10), and Ashland Middle (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ashland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Mindess | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Ashland High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ashland Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ashland
Ashland is a Ashland, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,903 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $18,214 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Ashland demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is David Mindess, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ashland students show an average math proficiency of 65.7% and ELA proficiency of 67.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ashland, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ashland with test data.
Schools in Ashland
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,903
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ashland?
Ashland has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ashland?
The average composite rating for Ashland is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ashland?
Ashland spends $18,214 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashland?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ashland is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ashland?
David Mindess is the highest-rated school in Ashland with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ashland?
Across schools in Ashland with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ashland compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Ashland has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.3%
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Compare Ashland with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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