Serving 270 students in grades 5-8, Amherst Middle 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 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in WI
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Amherst Middle 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 Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Amherst Middle School is ranked #542 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
270 students attend Amherst Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Amherst Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amherst Middle School offer ?
Amherst Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amherst Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
