Top Rankings
Amherst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,053 students in Amherst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,053 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
117 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
11%
7%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
23%
# Black Students
123 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
477 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
45%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
127
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,531 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,567
$23,971
Spending / Student
$31,531
$24,732
Best Amherst School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst School District?
Amherst School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,053 students.
What is the rank of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District is ranked #148 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst School District?
45% of Amherst School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Amherst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,531 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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