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#251 of 603 schools in MT

Top 42% in state

Ashland School

Elementary School · Ashland Elem · Ashland, MT

An elementary school in Ashland, MT where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 17, Ashland, MT 59003

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
District spending per student$29,963
Chronic Absenteeism71%

Students at Ashland School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Ashland 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low121/100K

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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

$45,461

Median home value

$115,600

Median rent

$632/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59003; 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.

Ashland Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashland School is listed in Ashland Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashland School

Ashland School is a public elementary school in Ashland, MT, part of Ashland Elem, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashland School

What grades does Ashland School serve?

Ashland School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ashland School?

Ashland School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashland School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashland School rank in MT?

Ashland School ranks #251 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Ashland School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ashland School a charter school?

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

Is Ashland School a Title I school?

No, Ashland School is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Ashland 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 – 6th
Enrollment
62
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rosebud County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.0%
Area population (ZIP 59003)
1,266
Area median age
36.6
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 59003; 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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