Ashford Middle School

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Ashford Middle School ranks 99 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ashford Middle School is a public middle school in Ashford, Alabama, serving 293 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Houston County School District, which is ranked 40th out of 137 districts in the state.

Ashford Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (28.33%) and Hispanic (4.78%) students compared to nearby Rehobeth Elementary School and Rehobeth Middle School. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Houston County and Alabama state averages, but it outperforms the nearby Dothan Preparatory Academy. Notably, Ashford Middle School's African American and Special Education student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking 48th and 71st, respectively, out of all Alabama middle schools.

While Ashford Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (67.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school maintains a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.2. The school's performance in mathematics, particularly in the 7th and 8th grades, could be an area for targeted improvement efforts, but overall, Ashford Middle School appears to be providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312-4525

(334) 899-5411

District: Houston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

African American:

29.0%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashford Middle School ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.74. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashford Middle School 99^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Ashford Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Houston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston County 40^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.93	109^th	437	75.1%
2024	70.74	99^th	442	77.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	64.12	49^th	256	80.9%
2023	47.31	114^th	281	59.4%
2024	59.16	71^st	281	74.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	68.61	83^rd	421	80.3%
2023	70.85	78^th	410	81.0%
2024	70.40	86^th	437	80.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	60.47	140^th	423	66.9%
2023	59.28	146^th	417	65.0%
2024	73.11	85^th	426	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	61.74	127^th	427	70.3%
2023	72.81	82^nd	419	80.4%
2024	65.60	114^th	428	73.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	73.55	44^th	271	83.8%
2023	78.72	36^th	263	86.3%
2024	71.20	48^th	269	82.2%

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Rank History for White students at Ashford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	52.99	143^rd	376	62.0%
2023	59.73	115^th	370	68.9%
2024	65.16	94^th	373	74.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashford Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	200	77	2	9	1	6	295
2023	183	83	0	14	2	11	293
2024	195	91	0	17	1	10	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	295	16.0	18.4	57.3
2023	293	17.0	17.2	67.2
2024	314	17.0	18.4	66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	295	16.0	18.4	57.3
2023	293	17.0	17.2	67.2
2024	314	17.0	18.4	66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashford Middle School	Public	6-8	607 Church St	Ashford	36312	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 899-5411	314	17	18.4	66.9%	195 (62.1%)	91 (29.0%)	17 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	70.7	99^th of 442 public middle schools	77.6%		68.9	109^th of 437 public middle schools	75.1%	10			43.9	27.0	29.0		55.7			53.1	53.5	61.3
Dothan Preparatory Academy	Public	7-8	1236 South Oates Street	Dothan	36301	Macon County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1400	1,046	61	17.1	77.3%	231 (22.1%)	690 (66.0%)	91 (8.7%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	21 (2.0%)	33	305^th of 442 public middle schools	31.0%		31.8	310^th of 437 public middle schools	29.1%	5				16.5	11.2		29.3				39.3	36.4
Rehobeth Elementary School	Public	4-6	5631 County Road 203	Rehobeth	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 677-3838	581	27	21.5	59.0%	418 (71.9%)	71 (12.2%)	77 (13.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)								(n/a)	67.2	51.8	45.8			48.4		68.2	81.2	63.8			$8,066	$1,318	$6,734
Rehobeth Middle School	Public	7-8	5631 County Road 203	Rehobeth	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 677-5153	428	22	19.4	58.2%	317 (74.1%)	40 (9.3%)	51 (11.9%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	76.5	76^th of 442 public middle schools	82.8%		78.7	67^th of 437 public middle schools	84.7%	9				36.0	25.7		44.3				65.6	63.8	$8,639	$921	$7,706
Headland Middle School	Public	6-9	1 Martin Luther King Dr	Headland	36345	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 585-7083	552	29	19.0	47.1%	408 (73.9%)	116 (21.0%)	15 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	87.7	39^th of 442 public middle schools	91.2%		79.6	60^th of 437 public middle schools	86.3%	21			46.6	33.6	47.5		67.9			65.7	69.9	75.2	$7,772	$1,122	$6,634

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashford Middle School

What district is Ashford Middle School in?

Houston County

What is the racial makeup of Ashford Middle School?

Students at Ashford Middle School are 62% White, 29% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Ashford Middle School a good school?

Ashford Middle School ranks 99^th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ashford Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Ashford Middle School.

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