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Ashland District School

Summary:

Ashland District School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Ashland, Maine, with a student population of around 232. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 32/Maine School Administrative District 32.

Ashland District School has several notable strengths, including an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past three years, though its rate remains higher than the state average. Academically, the school outperformed the state average in English Language Arts proficiency and was slightly higher in Mathematics, while its Science proficiency rate was slightly lower. Compared to the district, Ashland District School's performance was generally on par or slightly higher in core subject areas. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a population with a higher level of economic need, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.

Overall, Ashland District School appears to be a strong-performing alternative school that is effectively supporting its students' educational and personal development. The school's high graduation rates, balanced academic performance, and low student-teacher ratios are particularly noteworthy. Continued efforts to address chronic absenteeism and support the school's economically diverse population could further enhance the school's positive impact on its community.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 180 Presque Isle Rd
       Ashland, ME  04732

(207) 435-3481

District: Regional School Unit 32/Maine School Admin District 32

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 123 Maine Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,231 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
American Indian:
2.6%
Asian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashland District School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ashland District School ranks better than 81.3% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashland District School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), American Indian (2.6%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland District School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Ashland District School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland District School is $22,231.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashland District School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ashland District School 23rd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Ashland District School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Ashland District School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 18.43 244th 261 6.5%
2016 46.01 141st 255 44.7%
2017 25.42 214th 256 16.4%
2018 54.77 111th 254 56.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ashland District School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 33.33 71st 107 33.6%
2013 57.07 34th 106 67.9%
2015 21.98 57th 98 41.8%
2016 84.95 16th 111 85.6%
2017 48.87 52nd 111 53.2%
2018 59.81 34th 114 70.2%
2019 35.65 67th 114 41.2%
2021 55.28 61st 82 25.6%
2022 80.78 16th 98 83.7%
2023 65.07 23rd 123 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland District School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 316 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 317
2012 320 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 323
2013 274 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 284
2014 267 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 277
2015 302 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 304
2016 290 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 297
2017 279 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 282
2018 288 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 291
2019 264 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 269
2020 256 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 260
2021 257 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 262
2022 235 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 244
2023 221 1 0 2 7 0 1 0 232
2024 223 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 231

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ashland District School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 317 30.0 10.5 49.2
2012 323 28.9 11.1 17
2013 284 29.9 9.4 74.3
2014 277 29.3 9.4 69.3
2015 304 27.0 11.2 59.2
2016 297 25.0 11.8 51.5
2017 282 24.4 11.5 49.6
2018 291 22.5 12.9 48.8
2019 269 22.5 11.9 48.3
2020 260 23.5 11.0 41.9
2021 262 21.5 12.1 43.1
2022 244 22.5 10.8 34
2023 232 23.5 9.8 39.2
2024 231 23.5 9.8 47.6

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 Ashland District School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 317 30.0 10.5 49.2
2012 323 28.9 11.1 17
2013 284 29.9 9.4 74.3
2014 277 29.3 9.4 69.3
2015 304 27.0 11.2 59.2
2016 297 25.0 11.8 51.5
2017 282 24.4 11.5 49.6
2018 291 22.5 12.9 48.8
2019 269 22.5 11.9 48.3
2020 260 23.5 11.0 41.9
2021 262 21.5 12.1 43.1
2022 244 22.5 10.8 34
2023 232 23.5 9.8 39.2
2024 231 23.5 9.8 47.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland District School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,721
2019 $16,532
2020 $18,096
2021 $19,326
2022 $21,682
2023 $22,231

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland District School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 114 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 123 High schools
 40.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Ashland District School)58.288.2
 30%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 32/Maine School Admin District 32)57.186
 28.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Ashland District School)27.692.3
 64.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 32/Maine School Admin District 32)24.190.2
 66.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students269232
 13.8%
African American01
American Indian27
 250%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White264221
 16.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%39.2%
 9.1%

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Ashland District School ranks 23rd of 123 Maine alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 231 students attended Ashland District School.

Students at Ashland District School are 97% White, 3% American Indian.


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