Excellent
#13 of 542 schools in ME
Top 2% in state
Ashland District School
School · Rsu 32/msad 32 · Ashland, ME
A Rsu 32/msad 32 school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 369, Ashland, ME 04732
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ashland District School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 48 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ashland District 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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
$48,854
Median home value
$120,400
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 32/msad 32
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashland District School is listed in RSU 32/MSAD 32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashland District School
Ashland District School is a public school in Ashland, ME, part of Rsu 32/msad 32, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
What's said publicly about Ashland District School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashland District School
What grades does Ashland District School serve?
Ashland District School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ashland District School?
Ashland District School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland District School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland District School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashland District School rank in ME?
Ashland District School ranks #13 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Ashland District School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashland District School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Ashland District School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland District School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Ashland District School a charter school?
No, Ashland District School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashland District School a Title I school?
No, Ashland District School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashland District School?
47.6% of students at Ashland District 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (207) 435-3481
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 04732)
- 1,535
- Area median age
- 48.1
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 04732; 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 multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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