Ashton Ranch Middle School

Ashton Ranch Middle School operates as a reasonably sized primary school in SURPRISE, Arizona, operated by Dysart Unified District (4243). Current enrollment sits at 480 students spanning grades pre-K through 8.

Dysart Unified District (4243) comprises 24 schools with combined enrollment of 23,078 students; Ashton Ranch Middle School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Ashton Ranch Middle School records that the most-represented group is Hispanic (39%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 38% White, 10% Black, 9% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Ashton Ranch Middle School records 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.6:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) shows that median household earnings sit near $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Ashton Ranch Middle School is one.

Countryside Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Ashton Ranch Middle School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Five-year trend. Ashton Ranch Middle School's enrollment has declined 29% since 2018, when it stood at 679 (now 480). Over the same period, the White share fell from 49% to 38%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 21.2:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Ashton Ranch Middle School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.