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#2362 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ashley Middle School
Middle School · Ashley Community Schools · Ashley, MI
An Ashley Community Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 6, Ashley, MI 48806
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashley Middle School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ashley 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average456/100K
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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
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in Ashley Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashley Middle School
Ashley Middle School is a public middle school in Ashley, MI, part of Ashley Community Schools, serving approximately 58 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,362 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashley Middle School
What grades does Ashley Middle School serve?
Ashley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ashley Middle School?
Ashley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashley Middle School rank in MI?
Ashley Middle School ranks #2,362 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ashley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashley Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ashley Middle School a charter school?
No, Ashley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ashley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashley Middle School?
67.2% of students at Ashley 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gratiot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (989) 847-2514
- 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
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