Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashland School's student population of 65 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
85%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland School's ranking?
Ashland School is ranked #694 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ashland School?
65 students attend Ashland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ashland School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland School?
Ashland School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ashland School offer ?
Ashland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ashland School part of?
Ashland School is part of Ashland Elementary School District.
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