Amherst Middle School

165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Amherst Middle School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Amherst Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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 (VA)
#1350 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
54%
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66%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
16%
22%
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White
72%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amherst Middle School's ranking?
Amherst Middle School is ranked #1350 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
378 students attend Amherst Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Amherst Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Virginia state average of 14:1.
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 Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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