Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Amherst Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Amherst Middle School is ranked #1133 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Amherst Middle School often compared to?
Amherst Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweet Home Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
623 students attend Amherst Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amherst Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amherst Middle School offer ?
Amherst Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amherst Middle School part of?
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