Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amherst Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Amherst Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Street School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Street School?
293 students attend Amherst Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Amherst Street School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Street School?
Amherst Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amherst Street School offer ?
Amherst Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amherst Street School part of?
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