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Ashland 7-8

Summary:

Ashland 7-8 is a small public middle school in Ashland, MT, serving 17 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Ashland Elementary School District, which is ranked 272 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashland 7-8 stands out for its high percentage of Native American students, at 82.35% - significantly higher than the nearby Lame Deer 7-8 school, which has 97.75% Native American enrollment. However, the school has consistently underperformed on state assessments, with only 15.38% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 23.08% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. Ashland 7-8 ranks in the bottom tier of Montana middle schools, at 166 out of 187, and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Ashland 7-8 has a relatively high per-student spending of $23,530, significantly more than the $7,826 per-student spending at Lame Deer 7-8. This funding disparity suggests that the academic challenges faced by Ashland 7-8 may be due to factors beyond just resources, such as curriculum alignment, teacher quality, or the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 8 Old Mission Road
       Ashland, MT  59003

(406) 784-2568

District: Ashland Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,375 Help


Feeder schools for Ashland 7-8:

Elementary:    Ashland School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.6 Help
Number of students:  14

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
78.6%
White:
14.3%
Two or more races:
7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashland 7-8 ranks worse than 88.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (78.6%), White (14.3%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland 7-8 is 5.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland 7-8 is $28,375.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashland 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ashland 7-8 166th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Ashland 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Ashland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Elementary 272nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 2.51 155th 164 5.5%
2021 2.91 197th 200 1.5%
2023 12.56 166th 187 11.2%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ashland 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 12 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 20
1992 15 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 24
1993 16 0 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 28
1994 6 4 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 17
1995 11 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 18
1996 11 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 18
1997 10 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 20
1998 5 2 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 15
1999 5 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 9
2000 7 0 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 19
2001 9 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 22
2002 3 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 11
2003 3 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 11
2004 2 0 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 14
2005 0 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 17
2006 4 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 17
2007 3 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 11
2008 1 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 10
2009 4 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 9
2010 3 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 12
2011 2 0 0 0 9 0 2 0 13
2012 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9
2013 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 11
2014 0 0 0 0 13 0 1 0 14
2015 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 12
2016 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 6
2017 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13
2018 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 11
2019 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14
2020 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 17
2021 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13
2022 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8
2023 2 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 17
2024 2 0 0 0 11 0 1 0 14

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 20 2.5 8.0 50
1992 24 2.0 12.0 37.5
1993 28 1.7 16.5 53.6
1994 17 1.9 8.9 47.1
1995 18 1.6 11.3 50
1996 18 1.6 11.3 50
1997 20 1.1 18.2 75
1998 15 1.3 11.5 60
1999 9 1.4 6.4 55.6
2000 19 1.5 12.7 73.7
2001 22 2.1 10.5 59.1
2002 11 2.0 5.5 72.7
2003 11 2.0 5.5 72.7
2004 14 1.9 7.4 78.6
2005 17 1.6 10.6 82.4
2006 17 2.3 7.4 64.7
2007 11 3.3 3.3 72.7
2008 10 2.5 4.0 70
2009 9 1.7 5.3 66.7
2010 12 1.5 8.0 75
2011 13 2.8 4.5 76.9
2012 9 1.5 5.9 66.7
2013 11 2.0 5.4 72.7
2014 14 2.1 6.5 78.6
2015 12 3.0 4.0 100
2016 6 2.0 3.0 100
2017 13 2.2 5.7 100
2018 11 2.0 5.5 100
2019 14 2.5 5.6 71.4
2020 17 2.2 7.5 100
2021 13 2.0 6.5 n/a
2022 8 2.6 3.0 n/a
2023 17 2.5 6.8 n/a
2024 14 2.5 5.6 100

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 20 2.5 8.0 50
1992 24 2.0 12.0 37.5
1993 28 1.7 16.5 53.6
1994 17 1.9 8.9 47.1
1995 18 1.6 11.3 50
1996 18 1.6 11.3 50
1997 20 1.1 18.2 75
1998 15 1.3 11.5 60
1999 9 1.4 6.4 55.6
2000 19 1.5 12.7 73.7
2001 22 2.1 10.5 59.1
2002 11 2.0 5.5 72.7
2003 11 2.0 5.5 72.7
2004 14 1.9 7.4 78.6
2005 17 1.6 10.6 82.4
2006 17 2.3 7.4 64.7
2007 11 3.3 3.3 72.7
2008 10 2.5 4.0 70
2009 9 1.7 5.3 66.7
2010 12 1.5 8.0 75
2011 13 2.8 4.5 76.9
2012 9 1.5 5.9 66.7
2013 11 2.0 5.4 72.7
2014 14 2.1 6.5 78.6
2015 12 3.0 4.0 100
2016 6 2.0 3.0 100
2017 13 2.2 5.7 100
2018 11 2.0 5.5 100
2019 14 2.5 5.6 71.4
2020 17 2.2 7.5 100
2021 13 2.0 6.5 n/a
2022 8 2.6 3.0 n/a
2023 17 2.5 6.8 n/a
2024 14 2.5 5.6 100

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 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,530
2021 $40,710
2022 $64,484
2023 $28,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland 7-8

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1417
 21.4%
African American00
American Indian1414
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races01

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In the 2023-24 school year, 14 students attended Ashland 7-8.

Students at Ashland 7-8 are 79% American Indian, 14% White, 7% Two or more races.

Ashland 7-8 ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Montana middle schools.


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