Amherst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 983 students in Amherst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
118 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
12%
7%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
25%
# Black Students
104 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
444 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
45%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
114
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,776 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Amherst School District?
Amherst School District manages 3 public schools serving 983 students.
What is the rank of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District is ranked #185 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst School District?
45% of Amherst School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Amherst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,776 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-06
Enrollment: 983 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall District Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
