Ashton Ranch Middle School

Public 5-8

 14898 W Acoma Dr
       Surprise, AZ  85379-5443


(623) 523-8300

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 854 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,889 Help


Feeder schools for Ashton Ranch Middle School:

Elementary:    Countryside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
Hispanic:
33.9%
African American:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Compare Details Ashton Ranch Middle 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 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks better than 50.8% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Dysart Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.22. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ashton Ranch Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Dysart Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), Hispanic (33.9%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashton Ranch Middle School is 17.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Dysart Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashton Ranch Middle School is $10,889, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Dysart Unified District!
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Ashton Ranch Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashton Ranch Middle School 420th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Ashton Ranch Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Dysart Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dysart Unified District 159th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashton Ranch Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.06 413th 1062 61.1%
2010 71.49 317th 1090 70.9%
2011 68.87 334th 1075 68.9%
2012 64.84 395th 1141 65.4%
2013 59.89 457th 1158 60.5%
2014 67.10 361st 1079 66.5%
2015 30.27 626th 955 34.5%
2016 40.70 579th 1079 46.3%
2017 33.14 710th 1106 35.8%
2018 38.55 633rd 1109 42.9%
2019 20.21 827th 1039 20.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ashton Ranch Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.90 215th 663 67.6%
2010 70.37 190th 692 72.5%
2011 69.74 192nd 685 72.0%
2012 73.23 185th 772 76.0%
2013 69.38 209th 787 73.4%
2014 73.33 182nd 690 73.6%
2015 32.19 318th 521 39.0%
2016 45.57 317th 677 53.2%
2017 32.04 439th 695 36.8%
2018 40.04 386th 711 45.7%
2019 46.94 278th 605 54.0%
2021 46.87 357th 832 57.1%
2022 38.45 330th 605 45.5%
2023 41.22 420th 854 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.64 73rd 650 88.8%
2022 21.25 196th 211 7.1%
2023 22.66 331st 384 13.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.06 566th 606 6.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.82 191st 789 75.8%
2023 31.06 237th 363 34.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 348th 503 30.8%
2022 33.35 237th 369 35.8%
2023 41.34 371st 717 48.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 290th 624 53.5%
2019 45.83 232nd 466 50.2%
2021 45.99 363rd 820 55.7%
2022 36.23 307th 494 37.9%
2023 47.16 343rd 806 57.4%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.52 7th 166 95.8%
2023 61.07 16th 37 56.8%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.88 80th 143 44.1%
2022 55.32 31st 68 54.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.54 375th 617 39.2%
2019 35.97 251st 435 42.3%
2021 47.29 343rd 818 58.1%
2022 27.43 335th 476 29.6%
2023 32.94 501st 810 38.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.87 151st 404 62.6%
2023 41.93 133rd 247 46.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.62 156th 573 72.8%
2023 31.87 277th 400 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.35 232nd 543 57.3%
2019 65.24 101st 387 73.9%
2021 46.02 339th 802 57.7%
2022 37.84 224th 392 42.9%
2023 40.54 403rd 760 47.0%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.14 52nd 108 51.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ashton Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 352nd 436 19.3%
2019 26.18 254th 337 24.6%
2021 36.21 520th 780 33.3%
2022 22.06 373rd 446 16.4%
2023 26.61 516th 675 23.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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.

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Enrollment information for Ashton Ranch Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 439 88 22 431 11 n/a n/a 0 991
2005 379 58 12 324 8 n/a n/a 0 781
2006 503 87 18 396 7 n/a n/a 0 1011
2007 615 107 34 223 10 n/a n/a 0 989
2008 644 134 38 298 15 n/a n/a 0 1129
2009 628 107 27 265 10 n/a n/a 0 1037
2010 655 107 23 258 9 n/a n/a 0 1052
2011 653 97 27 285 10 0 15 0 1087
2012 692 86 24 274 10 0 35 0 1121
2013 624 80 20 292 6 1 47 0 1070
2014 609 65 22 304 8 2 46 0 1056
2015 584 57 20 297 9 4 54 0 1025
2016 498 54 20 274 10 8 42 0 906
2017 406 42 17 263 1 11 47 0 787
2018 330 51 13 231 4 9 41 0 679
2019 314 65 14 242 4 6 44 0 689
2020 294 65 12 218 8 8 38 0 643
2021 249 61 9 260 4 8 35 0 626
2022 282 56 8 189 10 3 44 0 592
2023 244 59 8 184 8 4 36 0 543

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 Ashton Ranch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 991 34.8 28.5 63.9
2005 781 39.5 19.8 78.9
2006 1011 47.5 21.3 54.2
2007 989 49.5 20.0 1.7
2008 1129 49.5 22.8 2.1
2009 1037 52.0 19.9 43.4
2010 1052 50.5 20.8 44.9
2011 1087 53.0 20.5 49.5
2012 1121 55.0 20.3 48.2
2013 1070 52.0 20.5 45.4
2014 1056 53.2 19.8 46.4
2015 1025 44.0 23.2 44.5
2016 906 42.0 21.5 44.9
2017 787 36.5 21.5 49.3
2018 679 32.0 21.2 49.8
2019 689 34.2 20.1 53.8
2020 643 34.0 18.9 52.9
2021 626 35.0 17.8 n/a
2022 592 38.0 15.5 20.9
2023 543 31.0 17.5 54

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 Ashton Ranch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 991 34.8 28.5 63.9
2005 781 39.5 19.8 78.9
2006 1011 47.5 21.3 54.2
2007 989 49.5 20.0 1.7
2008 1129 49.5 22.8 2.1
2009 1037 52.0 19.9 43.4
2010 1052 50.5 20.8 44.9
2011 1087 53.0 20.5 49.5
2012 1121 55.0 20.3 48.2
2013 1070 52.0 20.5 45.4
2014 1056 53.2 19.8 46.4
2015 1025 44.0 23.2 44.5
2016 906 42.0 21.5 44.9
2017 787 36.5 21.5 49.3
2018 679 32.0 21.2 49.8
2019 689 34.2 20.1 53.8
2020 643 34.0 18.9 52.9
2021 626 35.0 17.8 n/a
2022 592 38.0 15.5 20.9
2023 543 31.0 17.5 54

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashton Ranch Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $112 (1.4%) $121 (1.5%) $346 (4.3%) $6,144 (76.6%) $1,647 (20.5%) $7,791 (97.1%) $8,024
2020 $194 (2.3%) $593 (7.1%) $981 (11.8%) $5,964 (71.7%) $1,562 (18.8%) $7,526 (90.5%) $8,313
2021 $363 (3.5%) $1,377 (13.2%) $2,104 (20.2%) $7,188 (69.1%) $1,473 (14.2%) $8,660 (83.3%) $10,401
2022 $457 (4.2%) $982 (9.0%) $1,897 (17.4%) $8,204 (75.3%) $1,245 (11.4%) $9,449 (86.8%) $10,889

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashton Ranch Middle 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 420th of 854 Middle schools
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689543
 21.2%
African American6559
 9.2%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic242184
 24%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White314244
 22.3%
Two or More Races4436
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%54%
 0.1%


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Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks 420th of 854 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ashton Ranch Middle School are 45% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Ashton Ranch Middle School.


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