Summary:
The city of Ashland, Montana is home to two schools - Ashland School, an elementary school, and Ashland 7-8, a middle school. Both schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, with over 80% of students identifying as such. However, the data indicates that these schools are performing significantly below average compared to other schools in Montana, with consistently low state-wide rankings and ratings.
Despite the small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 7.5 and 6.8 respectively, the schools are struggling to provide quality education to their students. Both Ashland School and Ashland 7-8 have ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Montana schools, with 0-star and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the students in Ashland may not be receiving the same educational opportunities and resources as their peers in other parts of the state, despite the relatively high spending per student of $23,530.
The high percentage of Native American students in these schools highlights the need for culturally-responsive teaching practices and support services to address the unique needs and challenges faced by this student population. Further investigation into the underlying factors, such as resource allocation, teaching practices, and community engagement, may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of the low performance and develop strategies to improve educational outcomes for the students in Ashland, which is served by the Ashland Elementary district.
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