Ashland School District

The Ashland School District in New Hampshire consists of a single school, Ashland Elementary School, which serves grades K-8. The school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years.

Ashland Elementary School has 147 students and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 to 1. However, the school's district rank is 113 out of 158 in New Hampshire and it is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from 12% (5th grade) to 57% (8th grade), compared to the state average of 40% to 53%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in reading ranged from 12% (5th grade) to 77% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 49% to 57%. The school's performance in science was also below the state average.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (42.18%) suggests that the school may be serving a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can impact academic achievement. Overall, the data indicates that Ashland Elementary School is a struggling school within the Ashland School District and the state of New Hampshire, and the district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.