Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Amherst Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Amherst Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
345 students attend Amherst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Amherst Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amherst Elementary School offer ?
Amherst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amherst Elementary School part of?
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