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#1013 of 1,356 schools in AL
Ashford Middle School
Middle School · Houston County · Ashford, AL
A Houston County middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
607 Church St, Ashford, AL 36312
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashford Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ashford Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,257
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Houston County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | Not available | 232 | Compare → |
| Rehobeth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 4–6 | Not available | 581 | Compare → |
| Rehobeth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashford Middle School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashford Middle School
Ashford Middle School is a public middle school in Ashford, AL, part of Houston County, serving approximately 314 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,013 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashford Middle School
What grades does Ashford Middle School serve?
Ashford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ashford Middle School?
Ashford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashford Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashford Middle School rank in AL?
Ashford Middle School ranks #1,013 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Ashford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ashford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashford Middle School has 26% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Ashford Middle School a charter school?
No, Ashford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ashford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashford Middle School?
66.9% of students at Ashford Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (334) 899-5411
- Area population (ZIP 36312)
- 6,147
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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