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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,182 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 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Amherst-Pelham School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.3%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
19%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
54%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,133 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,991 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$40 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$35,133
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$33,991
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Amherst-Pelham School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,182 students.
What is the rank of Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District is ranked #98 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
54% of Amherst-Pelham School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% 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 $33,991 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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