Ashland District School is located in Ashland, Maine, United States. It is part of Maine School Administrative District 32, or MSAD 32, which serves Ashland, Garfield Plantation, Masardis, Oxbow, Portage Lake, and Sheridan, Maine.
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ashland District School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland District School's student population of 231 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashland District School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland District School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland District School's ranking?
Ashland District School is ranked #148 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ashland District School often compared to?
Ashland District Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presque Isle Middle School, Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashland District School?
The graduation rate of Ashland District School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ashland District School?
231 students attend Ashland District School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ashland District School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland District School?
Ashland District School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ashland District School offer ?
Ashland District School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland District School part of?
Ashland District School is part of RSU 32/MSAD 32 School District.
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