Ashton Ranch Middle School

www.dysart.org/ashtonranch

543 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Ashton Ranch Elementary School, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Dysart Unified School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and character-building skills throughout their primary and middle school years.

Beyond its academic focus, Ashton Ranch is known for being an active community hub that encourages parent and family involvement. By utilizing the resources and broad support network of the Dysart Unified School District, the school provides various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students' interests and prepare them for success in high school and beyond. Its commitment to student growth is reflected in its mission to provide a high-quality educational experience that meets the diverse needs of the Surprise community.

543

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashton Ranch Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	184
Black	59
Asian	8
Two or More	36
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
244 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
184 (33.9 %)
Black
59 (10.9 %)
Two or More
36 (6.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8300
Website:	http://www.dysart.org/ashtonranch
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 153