Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ashton Ranch Middle School's student population of 489 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton Ranch Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is ranked #1042 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ashton Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Ashton Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ashton Ranch Middle School?
489 students attend Ashton Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ashton Ranch Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashton Ranch Middle School?
Ashton Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashton Ranch Middle School offer ?
Ashton Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashton Ranch Middle School part of?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ashton Ranch Middle School located?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is located in the Ashton Ranch neighborhood of Surprise, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Ashton Ranch.
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