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Ashland Junior High School

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Ashland Junior High School ranks 139 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

139^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Ashland Junior High School is a public middle school in Ashland, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 43 students. The school is part of the Ashland school district, which is ranked 86 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashland Junior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 112 to 265 out of 362-368 Kansas middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars. In comparison, the nearby South Central Middle School in the Comanche County district has consistently ranked higher and maintains a 3-4 star rating. Ashland Junior High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and South Central Middle School's, and the school's performance is particularly low for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ashland Junior High School has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14% to 24.4% over the past few years, compared to 19.5% at South Central Middle School. Despite having a higher per-student spending of $16,214 in 2018-2019 compared to $12,799 at South Central Middle School, Ashland Junior High School's academic performance remains lower, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning and address the root causes of absenteeism.

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,934

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

311 J.E. Humphreys St.
Ashland, KS 67831

(620) 635-2220

District: Ashland

Students who attend Ashland Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Ashland High

Feeder schools for Ashland Junior High School:

Elementary:

Ashland Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

8.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Kansas median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 15 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg42%

Kansas avg42%

139^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 41 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

86^th of 264Ashland among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	139 of 363	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	112 of 362	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.4	249 of 362	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.2	265 of 368	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	57.2	122 of 367	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	28.2	279 of 368	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.1	144 of 350	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	26.4	285 of 358	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.4	307 of 343	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.4	292 of 368	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	51.8	211 of 355	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.9	182 of 342	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	27.8	269 of 320	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.9	276 of 316	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	52.8	163 of 296	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.6	111 of 286	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.1	59 of 277	78.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	55.1	106 of 313	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	18.1	282 of 300	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	121 of 349	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.9	156 of 347	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	27.9	271 of 349	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.7	278 of 349	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	57.8	107 of 349	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.8	250 of 344	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.9	119 of 333	64.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)66th percentile~ school

White (2025)65th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)6th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics54%+15 vs state

English Language Arts38%-6 vs state

Science27%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashland Junior High School	Public	6-8	311 J.E. Humphreys St.	Ashland	67831	Clark County	Ashland	No	No	No	No	(620) 635-2220	37	3	14.5	48.6%	28 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)	56.4	139^th of 363 public middle schools	61.7%		58.3	112^th of 362 public middle schools	69.1%	27		33.3	50.0	33.3	38.1		46.7	58.3	57.1	53.7		26.7	26.7	$15,934	$13,927	$2,007
South Central Middle School	Public	5-8	302 S Jefferson	Protection	67127	Comanche County	Comanche County	No	No	No	No	(620) 622-4545	113	7	16.6	57.5%	90 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	67.1	92^nd of 363 public middle schools	74.7%		53.9	128^th of 362 public middle schools	64.6%	36	63.0	66.7	62.5	41.2	56.8	55.6	66.7	28.1	44.1	45.9	55.6	35.3	44.3	$19,713	$526	$19,186

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Ashland Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Ashland Junior High School usually go on to attend Ashland High

What district is Ashland Junior High School in?

Ashland

Is Ashland Junior High School a good school?

Ashland Junior High School ranks 139^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ashland Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 37 students attended Ashland Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ashland Junior High School?

Students at Ashland Junior High School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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