Summary:
The 03217 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Ashland Elementary School, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 159 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than others compared to state averages.
Ashland Elementary School's student population is predominantly white, with limited racial diversity. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (32.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student body. The school's mathematics proficiency rate of 42% is slightly higher than the district average but still below the state average, while its reading proficiency rate of 54% is slightly higher than the state average. In science, the school's proficiency rate of 40% is higher than the state average of 36%.
Overall, while Ashland Elementary School has some positive metrics, such as a low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is inconsistent, and the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. To better serve its students, the school may need to focus on improving instructional practices, addressing diversity and inclusion, and providing additional support for economically disadvantaged students.
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