Summary:
The city of Ashton, Idaho is home to two schools - North Fremont Junior/Senior High School and Ashton Elementary School, both part of the Fremont County Joint District. While North Fremont Junior/Senior High School appears to be struggling, with lower test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings, Ashton Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking higher than the district and state averages on key metrics.
Ashton Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Idaho, reaching as high as 61st out of 252 schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally stronger than the district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. For example, in 2024-2025, 54.2% of Ashton Elementary students were proficient or better in ISAT math, compared to 38.7% for the district and 43.1% statewide. Additionally, Ashton Elementary has lower chronic absenteeism (15%) compared to North Fremont Junior/Senior High (also 15%), despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (42.21% free/reduced lunch vs. 31.65% at North Fremont).
In contrast, North Fremont Junior/Senior High School appears to be struggling, with lower test scores, lower graduation rates, and lower statewide rankings compared to state and district averages. The school had an 82.3% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state and district averages. The data suggests that there may be factors at the school or district level that are contributing to the disparities in performance between the elementary and high school, such as resource allocation, curriculum, or teaching quality.
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