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Schools in Ashford · Campbellsport School District

Ashford’s public schools outscore 77% of Wisconsin districts

In Ashford, 49% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ashford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.

From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
49%
▲ 11 pts vs WI 38%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▲ 6 pts vs WI 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs WI 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 12% vs WI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.3
WI 13.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,299 students on the public path
In brief

Ashford’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1259 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ashford’s, its schools beat 86%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 49% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,513 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Campbellsport Middle, then Campbellsport High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ashford’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 77% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Wisconsin school districts we grade (441)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
Wisconsin towns with similar household incomes (1259)Better than 86%
Towns in Fond du Lac County (21)Better than 57%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 676 test results and a graduating class of 102 could put Ashford anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Ashford’s students in the tested grades sat them (676 in math, 676 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ashford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A−
6–8Campbellsport Middlein CampbellsportB
9–12Campbellsport Highin CampbellsportB−

Ashford’s public schools are run by Campbellsport School District, which also serves Auburn, Campbellsport, Eden and Eden and others. Parts of Ashford (8% of its land) are served by Lomira instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 38.1% · 676 students tested
Math45%
State average 38.7% · 676 students tested

Ashford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Ashford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AshfordA−Campbellsport
CampbellsportA−Campbellsport
EdenA−Campbellsport
LomiraB−Lomira
WayneAKewaskum
AuburnA−Campbellsport PK–12 · Kewaskum PK–12

3 of the 5 neighbors share Campbellsport with Ashford, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Ashford

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Ashfordin other towns

Questions about Ashford’s schools

Are Ashford’s schools good?

By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ashford children attend outscore 77% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ashford in?

Campbellsport School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,299 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Ashford are served by Lomira.

Where do Ashford kids go to high school?

Campbellsport High in Campbellsport, with 476 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Ashford’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Campbellsport School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.

How much does Ashford spend per student?

$14,513 in Campbellsport School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.