Amherst-Pelham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,230 students in Amherst-Pelham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Amherst-Pelham School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Amherst-Pelham School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
119 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
223 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
24%
# Black Students
93 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
682 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
56%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,285 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,066 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,230 students.
What is the rank of Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District is ranked #107 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst-Pelham School District?
56% of Amherst-Pelham School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Amherst-Pelham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,066 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: 07-12
Enrollment: 1,230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
