Amherst Middle School

55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amherst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Amherst Middle School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Amherst Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#2225 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
55%
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69%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
16%
16%
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White
65%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amherst Middle School's ranking?
Amherst Middle School is ranked #2225 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
694 students attend Amherst Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Amherst Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 10:1, 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?
Amherst Middle School is part of Amherst Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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