Ashland Middle

www.ashland.k12.ma.us

682 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ashland Middle School, located at 87 West Union Street in Ashland, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Ashland Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility for students in the middle grades. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, the curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and skill development.

Beyond the classroom, Ashland Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student well-being. The school actively promotes a supportive culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect among students, faculty, and families. By providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps students navigate the unique challenges of their adolescent years while building a strong foundation for their future education.

682

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	114
Black	19
Asian	89
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
434 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
114 (16.7 %)
Asian
89 (13.0 %)
Two or More
22 (3.2 %)
Black
19 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Ashland
Phone:	(508)881-0167
Website:	http://www.ashland.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 6 215

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 242