Ashley Middle School

Ashley Middle School is a public middle school in Ashley, MI, part of the Ashley Community Schools. The school serves approximately 58 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 94.2th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 23% proficiency in math, 10 points below the state average and 41% in reading/language arts, 4 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $58,214, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 58 students, Ashley Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Ashley Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Ashley Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.