Amherst Street School serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Amherst Street School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amherst Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Amherst Street School's student population of 267 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amherst Street School is ranked within the top 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Amherst Street School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 456 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
43%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
42%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst Street School's ranking?
Amherst Street School is ranked #178 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Street School?
267 students attend Amherst Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Amherst Street School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Street School?
Amherst Street School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amherst Street School offer ?
Amherst Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amherst Street School part of?
Amherst Street School is part of Nashua School District.
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