Amherst School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 public schools in Amherst School District, serving 392 students.
- Public school in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 69%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
- The top ranked public schools in Amherst School District are Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Amherst School District |
| School District Phone Number | (308)826-3131 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 392 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 26 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 12 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of White Students | 379 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 97% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 20 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 30 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 23 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 22 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 28 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 22 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 26 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 46 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 31 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 28 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 28 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 30 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 28 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 30 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,352 in this school district is less than the state average of $14,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,755 is less than the state average of $13,718. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $4 MM | $5 MM |
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| Spending | $3 MM | $5 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,352 | $14,800 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,755 | $13,718 |
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Amherst School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Amherst Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 10%100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308)826-3131
Grades: PK-6 | 217 students
- Amherst High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308)826-3131
Grades: 7-12 | 175 students
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