Ash Fork Middle School

Summary:

Ash Fork Middle School is a small public middle school in Ash Fork, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 74. Despite its small size, this school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top quarter of Arizona middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ash Fork Middle School has shown strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in several subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate was 39%, significantly higher than the state average of 27%. The school's 7th and 8th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates were also higher than the state average, at 50% and 54%, respectively, compared to the state's 42%. In mathematics, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rate was 54%, much higher than the state's 27%. The school has also maintained low dropout rates, with a 2% rate in 2019-2020 and 0% rates in several previous years.

Ash Fork Middle School's strong performance is particularly noteworthy given that 77.03% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite this, the school's low-income students ranked 84 out of 717 Arizona middle schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating. The school has also shown impressive performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students and Hispanic students, who ranked 103 out of 806 and 149 out of 760 Arizona middle schools, respectively, also with 4-star ratings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 46999 N. Fifth Street
       Ash Fork, AZ  86320


(928) 637-2561

District: Ash Fork Joint Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,793 Help


Students who attend Ash Fork Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ash Fork High School

Feeder schools for Ash Fork Middle School:

Elementary:    Ash Fork Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.6 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
Hispanic:
39.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ash Fork 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 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.01. (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 Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Hispanic (39.2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ash Fork Middle School is 24.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ash Fork Middle School is $4,793.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ash Fork Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Ash Fork Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.51 524th 663 21.0%
2010 24.34 566th 692 18.2%
2011 41.83 403rd 685 41.2%
2012 43.45 455th 772 41.1%
2013 61.86 282nd 787 64.2%
2014 67.42 209th 690 69.7%
2015 85.60 61st 521 88.3%
2016 54.74 252nd 677 62.8%
2017 67.40 182nd 695 73.8%
2018 72.60 164th 711 76.9%
2019 84.10 78th 605 87.1%
2021 83.23 108th 832 87.0%
2022 73.15 123rd 605 79.7%
2023 67.01 222nd 854 74.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.48 132nd 789 83.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.13 55th 503 89.1%
2022 83.54 36th 369 90.2%
2023 77.50 84th 717 88.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.94 231st 257 10.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.16 332nd 624 46.8%
2021 86.31 75th 820 90.9%
2023 82.37 103rd 806 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.35 207th 818 74.7%
2023 51.05 326th 810 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.44 115th 802 85.7%
2023 70.95 149th 760 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ash Fork Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.75 90th 780 88.5%
2022 59.42 160th 446 64.1%
2023 46.41 331st 675 51.0%
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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 Ash Fork Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 34 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1998 50 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 46 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 64
2000 45 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 33 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2002 38 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2003 38 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2004 35 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2005 25 0 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 49
2006 20 0 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 31 1 1 28 1 n/a n/a 0 62
2008 35 1 1 30 2 n/a n/a 0 69
2009 39 0 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2010 44 1 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2011 42 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 69
2012 34 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 58
2013 24 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 52
2014 27 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 55
2015 23 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 54
2016 24 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 52
2017 24 0 0 29 1 0 0 0 54
2018 29 1 0 27 1 0 0 0 58
2019 36 0 0 30 1 0 0 0 67
2020 32 1 0 33 0 0 2 0 68
2021 36 1 0 36 0 0 1 0 74
2022 34 1 0 38 0 0 1 0 74
2023 44 0 0 29 0 0 1 0 74

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 Ash Fork Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 52 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 67 4.0 16.8 n/a
1999 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
2000 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
2001 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
2002 53 4.0 13.3 n/a
2003 53 4.0 13.3 n/a
2004 54 4.0 13.5 77.8
2005 49 4.0 12.3 93.9
2006 49 2.5 19.6 n/a
2007 62 4.4 14.1 n/a
2008 69 5.0 13.8 95.7
2009 72 4.5 16.0 95.8
2010 76 4.4 16.9 96.1
2011 69 5.1 13.3 95.7
2012 58 5.1 11.2 n/a
2013 52 3.0 17.3 90.4
2014 55 3.0 18.3 94.5
2015 54 4.0 13.5 n/a
2016 52 3.0 17.3 94.2
2017 54 3.0 18.0 94.4
2018 58 2.0 29.0 n/a
2019 67 2.0 33.5 77.6
2020 68 2.0 34.0 76.5
2021 74 2.8 26.4 77
2022 74 4.0 18.5 77
2023 74 3.0 24.6 77

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 Ash Fork Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 52 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 67 4.0 16.8 n/a
1999 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
2000 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
2001 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
2002 53 4.0 13.3 n/a
2003 53 4.0 13.3 n/a
2004 54 4.0 13.5 77.8
2005 49 4.0 12.3 93.9
2006 49 2.5 19.6 n/a
2007 62 4.4 14.1 n/a
2008 69 5.0 13.8 95.7
2009 72 4.5 16.0 95.8
2010 76 4.4 16.9 96.1
2011 69 5.1 13.3 95.7
2012 58 5.1 11.2 n/a
2013 52 3.0 17.3 90.4
2014 55 3.0 18.3 94.5
2015 54 4.0 13.5 n/a
2016 52 3.0 17.3 94.2
2017 54 3.0 18.0 94.4
2018 58 2.0 29.0 n/a
2019 67 2.0 33.5 77.6
2020 68 2.0 34.0 76.5
2021 74 2.8 26.4 77
2022 74 4.0 18.5 77
2023 74 3.0 24.6 77

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ash Fork Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $427 (5.5%) $7,485 (96.9%) $7,726
2020 $899 (17.8%) $4,162 (82.2%) $5,061
2021 $584 (11.4%) $4,789 (93.7%) $5,111
2022 $781 (16.3%) $4,088 (85.3%) $4,793

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ash Fork 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 222nd of 854 Middle schools
 13.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6774
 10.4%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3029
 3.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3644
 22.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%77%
 0.6%


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Students at Ash Fork Middle School are 59% White, 39% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Ash Fork Middle School.

Students who attend Ash Fork Middle School usually go on to attend Ash Fork High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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