Top Rankings
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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,270 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
227 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
23%
# Black Students
101 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
725 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
57%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,237 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,087 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$41 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending (20-21)
$38 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$32,237
$23,971
Spending / Student (20-21)
$30,087
$24,732
Best Amherst-Pelham School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,270 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst-Pelham School District?
57% of Amherst-Pelham School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 11:1, 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 $30,087 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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