Amherst Independent School District is a public school district based in Amherst, Texas. The district operates one K-12 school, Amherst School. The district includes a section of central Lamb County.
Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Amherst School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amherst School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 103.2 square miles in Amherst, TX. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amherst School's student population of 102 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Amherst School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7395 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst School's ranking?
Amherst School is ranked #7395 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amherst School?
The graduation rate of Amherst School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Amherst School?
102 students attend Amherst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Amherst School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amherst School?
Amherst School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amherst School offer ?
Amherst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Amherst School part of?
Amherst School is part of Amherst Independent School District.
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