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 114 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amherst School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Amherst School's student population of 114 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Amherst School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst School is 0.31, 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
#7177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst School's ranking?
Amherst School is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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%.
How many students attend Amherst School?
114 students attend Amherst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Amherst School students are Hispanic, 13% 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 6:1, 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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