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#449 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 14% in state

Ashley Elementary School

Elementary School · Ashley Community Schools · Ashley, MI

An Ashley Community Schools elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 6, Ashley, MI 48806

  • Math 61% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$14,794
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Ashley Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where Ashley Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average456/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,214

Median home value

$145,600

Median rent

$968/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Ashley Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashley Elementary School is listed in Ashley Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashley Elementary School

Ashley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashley, MI, part of Ashley Community Schools, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashley Elementary School

What grades does Ashley Elementary School serve?

Ashley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?

Ashley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashley Elementary School rank in MI?

Ashley Elementary School ranks #449 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ashley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ashley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashley Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ashley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ashley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ashley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ashley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashley Elementary School?

78.1% of students at Ashley Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gratiot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 48806)
1,821
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
41.4
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 48806; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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