Top Rankings
Ashland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,903 students in Ashland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Ashland School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,903 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
56%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,413 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,507
$23,845
Spending / Student
$18,413
$24,602
Best Ashland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
65 East Union St.
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
David Mindess
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Concord Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
73 Fruit Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Gr: K-2 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Central Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland School District?
Ashland School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,903 students.
What is the rank of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District is ranked #78 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland School District?
56% of Ashland School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Ashland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,413 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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