Ashton Ranch Middle School

www.dysart.org/ashtonranch

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 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.

480

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

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	184
Hispanic	187
Black	48
Asian	8
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
187 (39.0%)
White
184 (38.3%)
Black
48 (10.0%)
Two or More
44 (9.2%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary 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:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 5 100

Grade 6 122

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ashton Ranch Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	122
Grade 7	128
Grade 8	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ashton Ranch Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	45%
Male	264	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)