Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 856 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Amherst Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Junior High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Junior High School?
856 students attend Amherst Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Amherst Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Junior High School?
Amherst Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amherst Junior High School offer ?
Amherst Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amherst Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 856 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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