The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
1%
Black
(09-10)n/a
3%
White
(09-10)98%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Ashland Central School?
148 students attend Ashland Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ashland Central School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ashland Central School offer ?
Ashland Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ashland Central School part of?
Ashland Central School is part of Regional School Unit 32/Maine School Administrative District 32 School District.
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